Different orders of dimensions

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In summary: Different orders for different dimensions can be seen in the concept of dimensions themselves. Dimensions can be ordered based on their level of complexity and understanding. For example, time is often seen as the 0th order, while the 'normal' spatial dimensions (1D, 2D, 3D) are the 1st order. The 'hyper' dimensions, which are dimensions above the normal spatial dimensions, can be seen as the 2nd order. As we continue to explore and understand dimensions, we can order them up to the 3rd order for dimensions up to D15, and even further beyond that. It may be difficult for us to visualize or understand dimensions beyond a certain point, but that does not mean they do
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Different orders for different dimensions.

e.g.
time(0D): 0th order
'Normal' spatial dimensions (1D,2D,3D): 1th order.
'Hyper' dimensions: 2nd order.
dimensions up to D15: 3rd order.
D16 up to D-idontknow: 4th order.
etc, etc.


Am I completely wrong?
 
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Before we even begin to talk about dimensions, we must ask the following questions:
what is a dimension physically? What is space physically?

Before we can order dimensions we must be clear as to what exactly we are talking about. Also what is the conceptual difference between dimension and the order of dimension, what is the purpose for ordering the dimension?

John G.
 
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General literature speaks about three dimensions and time therefor astating difference nl. space and time (later on put together:spacetime). furthermore if spoken about a hypercube "..it's a cube in the fourth dimension..." actually meant is D5. And up to D9 you can probable visualize mentally.

Nowadays SuperString works with 10 dimensions; not 5 or 6 or 21. And SuperGravity does it with 11; not 10 or 12 or 43. Behold...SS 10 and SG 11...interchangeable. And I feel that we will fine-tune the whole lot with dimensions up to D15.

Probablely dimensions aren't that different from each other, but because we humans seem to get it in chuncks (first three spatial dimensions, then time, then the dimensions for the hyperthingies, etc. etc.) it might be so
that dimensions reveal themselves (or get useful) in portions. Maybe that's why I never heard from the 8-dimensional-string-theory.

And when you want to explain graviton hopping, noninteger branes, bubblebranes and intermitting time you just have to wait another 7 decades or so, we might get 37-dimensional theories.
 
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General literature speaks about three dimensions and time therefor astating difference nl. space and time (later on put together:spacetime). furthermore if spoken about a hypercube "..it's a cube in the fourth dimension..." actually meant is D5. And up to D9 you can probable visualize mentally.

You still haven't answered the question, what is a dimension? You use the word dimension but do you know what it means?

John G.
 
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(A dimension is alone.)

It's a measure of something which can not be formed by combination.
 
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1. What are the different orders of dimensions?

The different orders of dimensions refer to the number of axes or directions in which an object can move. In three-dimensional space, an object can move in three directions (x, y, and z axes), while in two-dimensional space, an object can only move in two directions (x and y axes).

2. How many dimensions are there?

The number of dimensions is a subject of debate and depends on the context. In physics, there are three dimensions (length, width, and height), while in mathematics, there can be any number of dimensions, including infinite dimensions.

3. Can we visualize higher dimensions?

It is challenging for humans to visualize dimensions higher than three. However, mathematicians use tools such as graphs and projections to help them understand and visualize higher dimensions.

4. What is the fourth dimension?

The fourth dimension is often referred to as time. In physics, time is considered the fourth dimension, and it is necessary to fully describe the physical state of an object in three-dimensional space.

5. Are there other dimensions beyond the fourth dimension?

There are many theories and speculations about the existence of dimensions beyond the fourth dimension. Some theories, such as string theory, suggest the existence of 10 or 11 dimensions. However, these dimensions are not directly observable and are still being studied and explored by scientists.

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