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y-axis | y axis (English)

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Definition (keystage 3)

The second of a set of Cartesian co-ordinate axes, at right angles to the x axis.

Relations

broader:: (en) Axis; (en) Co-ordinate axis; (en) Ordinate
references:: (en) Cartesian coordinate system; (en) x-axis
referenced:: (en) y direction; (en) z-axis

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