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    Proof of Proposition 2 in Ch.7 Spivak Vol.2: n-Dimensional Distribution?

    Hi. I have a question on proof of proposition 2 in chater 7 Spivak volume2. In the proof, he says that the n-dimensional distribution \Delta_{p}=\bigcap^{n}_{i,j=1}ker\Lambda^{i}_{j}(p) in R^(n+n^2) is integrable. Could anyone explain why it is an n dimensional distribution? Thanks.
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    What is the purpose of contraction in tensor algebra?

    Could you explain in more detail? Definition of contraction can be found here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tensor_contraction Thanks.
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    What is the purpose of contraction in tensor algebra?

    Let Y_{1},..,Y_{k} be vector fields and let A be a tensor field of type ^{k}_{1}. Could you explain how applying k contractions to A\otimesY_{1}\otimes...Y_{k} yields A(Y_{1}...Y_{k})? Actually, could you first explain why contraction of w\otimesY is equal to w(Y)? Here, w is a 1-form and Y...
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    Comprehensive intro to diff geometry by Spivak Vol2.

    I am using third edition the page number is 220 221. I don't know how to use latex. But the equation involves the relationship between \Gamma^{'\gamma}_{\alpha\beta} and \Gamma^{k}_{ij} In page 221, He also says: A (classical) connection on a manifold M is an assignment if n^3 numbers to each...
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