Which description best characterizes the three-dimensional coordinate system?

One-dimensional

Two-dimensional

Three mutually perpendicular axes

Four dimensions

Answer and Solution

C. Three mutually perpendicular axes

The three-dimensional coordinate system consists of three mutually perpendicular axes: x, y, and z.

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