Do you understand what an axis normal to a plane IS?Benjamin_harsh said:
I didn't understand, please sketch a diagram.phinds said:
If you don't know what "normal to a plane" means, you should look it up. We expect people to make some effort themselves.Benjamin_harsh said:
I know It is just a straight line standing above a plane.phinds said:
What does "standing above a plane" mean to you. That is a very ambiguous phrase.Benjamin_harsh said:
phinds said:
So, what is the difference between normal and axis normal?phinds said:
normal is the name of a direction relative to something. "axis normal to" means an axis normal to something. I just don't see how this is unclear.Benjamin_harsh said:
An axis normal to the plane containing the structure is an imaginary line that is perpendicular to the plane in which the structure is located. It is used to describe the orientation of the structure in three-dimensional space.
The axis normal to the plane is determined by identifying two non-parallel lines or vectors that lie within the plane. The axis is then drawn perpendicular to both of these lines/vectors.
Visually, an axis normal to the plane is represented as a straight line that is perpendicular to the plane. It is commonly shown as a dashed line or arrow in diagrams or illustrations.
Describing an axis normal to the plane is important in understanding the orientation and spatial relationship of a structure in three-dimensional space. It can also be used to determine the direction of forces acting on the structure.
In scientific research, an axis normal to the plane may be used to accurately describe the orientation of a structure or object being studied. It is also commonly used in mathematical and physical models to determine the position and movement of objects in space.