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Or perhaps there is a more general function that sends to the next hypervolume? Can it be bijective? Continuous?
mathwonk said:it can either be bijective or be continuous but not both, I think.
Yes, this concept is known as a parametric function. It involves using one or more parameters to represent the coordinates of points on a line in R2. These parameters are then used to calculate the coordinates of points on a volume in R3, creating a one-to-one mapping between the two.
Parametric functions are different from regular functions in that they require the use of parameters to define the input and output values. In contrast, regular functions can be defined using a single variable and the output is dependent solely on the input.
No, it is not possible to create a function that maps a line in R2 to a volume in R3 without using parameters. This is because the mapping requires the use of multiple variables to represent the coordinates of points in both R2 and R3.
Parametric functions have various real-world applications, such as in computer graphics for creating three-dimensional objects, in physics for modeling the motion of objects in space, and in engineering for designing complex structures.
Yes, there are some limitations and constraints to consider when defining such a function. One important consideration is ensuring that the mapping is one-to-one and onto, meaning that each point on the line in R2 is mapped to a unique point in the volume in R3 and vice versa. Additionally, the function should be continuous and differentiable to ensure smooth and accurate mapping between the two spaces.