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Degrees of freedom (mechanics)

physical science Maturity 11-13

Things can move in many ways.

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Brosen shipsmovemensonthewave.svg
A train moves on a track. It only goes one way. A car can turn and slide. A ship can roll and tilt. How many ways can you move?
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Flight dynamics with text.svg
Can you try it?

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