B Are All Points on a Sphere Considered Dimensions?

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Each point on a sphere is not considered a separate dimension; rather, a sphere is a two-dimensional surface within three-dimensional space. The discussion highlights the distinction between dimensions, noting that a plane is inherently two-dimensional. The concept of a "hyperplane" in linear algebra introduces objects of lower dimensions within higher-dimensional spaces. The original question also touches on the relevance of these concepts to Quantum Physics, although the connection remains unclear. Overall, the conversation clarifies the dimensional properties of geometric shapes without delving deeply into quantum implications.
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I don't have a degree in Physics but studied it in secondary school and I was wondering , Can each point on a sphere be classed as another dimension in relative comparison to like a 1 dimension plane ,two dimension plane ect. ?
 
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Mathematically, a sphere is a two-dimensional surface embedded in three-dimensional space. But, what has this to do with Quantum Physics?
 
I'm not an actual physicist and put the question up in the wrong thread and but I thought a Quantum Physicist might be able to answer me . Sorry for my postint in the wrong forum.
 
tommy payne said:
I don't have a degree in Physics but studied it in secondary school and I was wondering , Can each point on a sphere be classed as another dimension in relative comparison to like a 1 dimension plane ,two dimension plane ect. ?
A plane, by definition is two dimensional, although in linear algebra there is a concept of a "hyperplane," an object of dimension one less than the space it is in. A line is one dimensional.
 
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Maybe plane was the wrong word to say , dimension would be the most appropriate word to say maybe .
 
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