Plane meaning (what is it, concept and definition)

What is a Plane:

A plane is a graphic representation made with technical means of a surface without making a projection. For example, a city map. In Architecture it is the representation of the floor of a construction (a building, for example).

In Geometry, a plane is an ideal object that only has two dimensions, and contains infinite points and lines; they are fundamental concepts of geometry along with point and line.

In cinema and photography, a 'plane' is the imaginary surface on which people or objects are placed within a composition and at the same height. With this meaning it forms concepts such as 'foreground', 'background' or 'short shot'. In cinema, it is also a succession of frames shot without interruption.

'Plane' also means 'position' or point of view from which something can be considered.

As an adjective, 'plane' means 'flat', 'smooth'. This word comes from the Latin planus.

Cartesian plane

The Cartesian plane is a concept of Geometry. It is made up of two number lines, one horizontal and one vertical, arranged perpendicularly and intersecting at a point called ' origin '.

The horizontal line is the axis of the abscissa (represented with an 'x'). The vertical line is the axis of the ordinates (represented with a 'y')

The Cartesian plane is used to describe the location or points using their coordinates or ordered pairs.

Inclined plane

The inclined plane is a simple machine consisting of a flat surface that forms an acute angle in relation to a base surface and that allows lifting objects with less force. It is a concept of Physics.

An example of an inclined plane is the ramp. In Architecture it is used as a form of access to buildings. It is defined by its inclination expressed by the angle it makes with the horizontal (on roads, the inclination is normally expressed as a percentage).

Plane in Geography

In Geography maps and charts are used. In this context and in a specific way, a plane is a cartographic representation to scale of a space whose dimensions do not make it necessary to carry out a projection (representation of the curvature of the surface).