Conical Representation of Sphere

In summary, a sphere and a cone are both types of quadric surfaces, with the sphere being a degenerate case of an ellipsoid and the cone being a degenerate case of a hyperboloid. A cube, on the other hand, is a linear geometric form that cannot be formed by a single equation, but instead requires multiple equations and inequalities to represent its sides. The hyperboloid can take two forms - one with two sheets and one with one sheet - depending on the axis of rotation of the hyperbola.
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Is Sphere a more generalized form of Cone i.e. formed by 2 dimensional rotation to 360° of a cone?

Or is Cone a more generalized form of Sphere since sphere can be formed by rotating about Z axis a zero eccentric planar intersection of a cone?

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Leo Authersh said:
Is Sphere a more generalized form of Cone i.e. formed by 2 dimensional rotation to 360° of a cone?

Or is Cone a more generalized form of Sphere since sphere can be formed by rotating about Z axis a zero eccentric planar intersection of a cone?

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A sphere is a degenerate case of an ellipsoid just as a circle is a degenerate case of an ellipse.
 
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Leo Authersh said:
But what confuses me is that, if the hyperboloid is rotated to 90°, we get a cube.
Why do you think this?
Leo Authersh said:
How is a cube which is a linear geometric form that has one variable be formed by a Hyperboloid that has three variables?
This isn't right, either. Let's look at two dimensions first. The unit square in the first quadrant does not have a single equation. Instead, it has four equations, one for each side, along with inequalities that indicate the minimum and maximum values of the variable on each side. For example, the upper horizontal side would be represented by the equation y = 1, and the inequality ##0 \le x \le 1##. There would be an equation/inequality pair for each side.

For a cube you would need equation/inequality pairs for each of the six faces.

Back to the hyperboloid. There are actually two kinds of hyperboloids -- hyperboloid of one sheet (or surface) and hyperboloid of two sheets (two distinct surfaces). If you take the hyperbola ##x^2 - y^2 = 1## and rotate it about the x-axis, you get a hyperboloid of two sheets (in three dimensions). If you rotate the same hyperbola about the y-axis, you get a hyperboloid of one sheet.

Do a web search on, say, wikipedia for hyperboloid to see the formulas and graphs of these quadric surfaces.

Mod note: Thread moved to General Mathematics -- the question isn't really about topology or analysis.
 

What is a conical representation of a sphere?

The conical representation of a sphere is a geometric shape that is formed by projecting the surface of a sphere onto a cone. This allows for a visual representation of a spherical object on a flat surface.

What is the purpose of using a conical representation of a sphere?

The purpose of using a conical representation of a sphere is to accurately depict the surface of a spherical object in a two-dimensional form. This can be useful in various fields such as cartography, astronomy, and engineering.

How is a conical representation of a sphere created?

A conical representation of a sphere is created by placing a cone over a sphere and projecting the points on the sphere's surface onto the cone. The cone is then unrolled onto a flat surface, resulting in a conical representation of the sphere.

What are the advantages of using a conical representation of a sphere?

One of the main advantages of using a conical representation of a sphere is that it preserves the relative distances and angles between points on the surface of the sphere. This allows for more accurate representations compared to other methods.

What are some real-world applications of a conical representation of a sphere?

A conical representation of a sphere has various real-world applications. It is commonly used in map projections, where the curved surface of the Earth is represented on a flat map. It is also used in the design and construction of spherical objects such as domes and arches.

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