Defining Metrics on Submanifolds: Is G = goi* a Valid Approach?

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The discussion centers on defining a metric on a submanifold S of a manifold M equipped with a Riemannian metric g. The approach utilizes the immersion application i of S to M, where the metric G on S is expressed as G = goi*. The relationship is established through the equation G(ξ, η) = g(i*ξ, i*η), which connects the tangent vectors of the submanifold to those of the manifold. The coordinates are defined with parameters (q^i) for the submanifold and (x^μ) for the manifold, leading to the expression g_{ij} = (∂x^μ/∂q^i)(∂x^ν/∂q^j) g_{μν}.

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can we define a metric on a submanifold of as follows:
M is a manifold equipped with a Riemannian metric g, we denote (M, g), and S is a submanifold of M.
an application i of S to M is an immersion, i * is the linear tangent; then a metric on S G is given by G = goi*.
 
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Provided that you understand that i* acts as

G(\xi,\eta)=g(i^*\xi,i^*\eta)

If (q^i)=(q1,\ldots ,q_p) are parameters on the submanifold, and x^\mu=(x_1,\ldosts ,x_n) are (local) coordinates on the manifold, then, in coordinates, this becomes

g_{ij}=\frac{\partial x^\mu}{\partial q^i}\frac{\partial x^\nu}{\partial q^j}\,g_{\mu\nu}
 
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thnx but i just doubt about something and i just want to be confirmed .
 

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