Axes & Math Degrees: 3 Axes at 90deg; What if 60deg?

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Start date Nov 12, 2005
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The discussion revolves around the geometric implications of changing the angle between axes from 90 degrees to 60 degrees. It highlights that with 60-degree angles, the resulting coordinates would not be independent, suggesting a more complex relationship between the axes. Participants explore how many lines can be drawn where the angle between each line is 60 degrees, indicating a shift in the dimensionality and independence of the coordinate system. The term "axes" is questioned as potentially misleading in this context, prompting a deeper examination of geometric relationships and their implications.

Nov 12, 2005

vaishakh

there are three axes when the angle made between each angle is 90deg. what would be the situation if this became 60deg. i mean how many axes would be there

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Nov 12, 2005

ceptimus

I think axes is a bad term. At 60 degrees, the resulting coordinates wouldn't be independent.

I think the answer is 6[/color]

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Nov 14, 2005

vaishakh

okay, How many lines can be drawn such taht the angle between each line is 60deg

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