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2.6 2D Kinematics

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2 Dimensions

Previously, we have only dealt with motion in 1 dimension. Two-dimensional (2D) kinematics involves analyzing the motion of objects in a plane, typically using the x and y axes. This allows you to study the motion in both horizontal and vertical directions simultaneously.

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