Position
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Position describes where something is located. In science, it might be a particle as small
as an electron or an object as large as a galaxy.
We can use several methods of describing the position of an object or place.
When describing where something is located, we generally use a known reference point.
That reference point may be our present location. It also could be a reference system,
such as latitude and longitude. We can also use the global positioning system (GPS) for
a more exact three dimensional location. However, all of these methods still use
reference points.
as an electron or an object as large as a galaxy.
We can use several methods of describing the position of an object or place.
When describing where something is located, we generally use a known reference point.
That reference point may be our present location. It also could be a reference system,
such as latitude and longitude. We can also use the global positioning system (GPS) for
a more exact three dimensional location. However, all of these methods still use
reference points.
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Distance and Direction