Motion in Two Dimensions

Motion in two dimensions refers to the movement of an object in a plane, where it can move in both the x (horizontal) and y (vertical) directions simultaneously. In Newtonian mechanics, this movement is described using vectors, which have both magnitude and direction. Forces acting on the object, like gravity or friction, influence its trajectory. Newton's laws of motion, especially the second law (force equals mass times acceleration), help us understand how the object's velocity changes as forces are applied. Common examples include a ball being thrown or a car turning while moving forward.