planar system

[/ˈpleɪnər ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: planar systems
sistema planar
1. A mathematical or physical system where all elements or movements are confined to a single plane or two-dimensional surface
The robot arm operates as a planar system, moving only in the x-y plane.
O braço do robô funciona como um sistema planar, movendo-se apenas no plano x-y.
2. In dynamics and mechanics, a system where motion is restricted to two dimensions without vertical displacement
Engineers analyzed the planar system to understand the pendulum's behavior.
Os engenheiros analisaram o sistema planar para entender o comportamento do pêndulo.
3. In graph theory and topology, a system or structure that can be drawn on a plane without edge crossings
A planar system in graph theory ensures no lines intersect except at vertices.
Um sistema planar na teoria dos grafos garante que nenhumas linhas se cruzem exceto nos vértices.
This is a technical term primarily used in engineering, mathematics, and physics education. It is used identically in both English-speaking countries and Brazil, with no significant cultural variation. The term is standard in university curricula for mechanics, robotics, and graph theory courses.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
two-dimensional system2D systemflat systemcoplanar system
Antonyms / Antônimos
three-dimensional systemspatial systemnon-planar system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sistema planar
Standard term used in engineering and mathematics across Brazil
Academic/Portugal
sistema planar
Used identically in Portuguese academic contexts
Technical contexts
sistema de dois graus de liberdade
Alternative description emphasizing the two degrees of freedom

Related Words

planar graphplanar motionplane mechanicsdimensional analysiscoordinate systemkinematics

Related Idioms & Phrases

confined to a plane
two-dimensional motion
flat-surface dynamics
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