Find 4-D Volume of R^7 Vector in R^7

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In summary, to find the 4-D volume of an R^7 vector in R^7, use the formula V = L1 * L2 * L3 * L4, which applies to any n-dimensional vector. The volume cannot be negative and is independent of the coordinate system used. It represents the number of independent directions the vector can move in. The volume cannot be greater than the space the vector occupies.
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I have to find the 4-dimensional volume of {s'v' + s''v'' + s'''v''' +s''''v'''': 0<= s',s'',s''',s'''' <=1 }

in R^7, where v' = (1,1,0,1,0,0,1)^T,
v''=(1,0,0,1,1,0,0)^T
v'''=(0,0,1,1,1,0,0)^T
v''''=(0,0,0,0,1,1,1)^T


So I decided to try and take the determinant of the matrix which holds these vectors, by expanding along the 1st row consisting of elementary coordinates.

| e1 e2 e3 e4 e5 e6 e7 |
| 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 |
| 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 |
| 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 |
| 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 |


But, ummm... as you might already know, it doesn't work out. What do I do?
 
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clarifying, all the s,v are scalars, vectors respecively...by "^T", i just meant to write transpose...
 

FAQ: Find 4-D Volume of R^7 Vector in R^7

1. How do you find the 4-D volume of an R^7 vector in R^7?

To find the 4-D volume of an R^7 vector in R^7, you can use the formula V = L1 * L2 * L3 * L4, where L1 to L4 represent the lengths of the four dimensions. This formula works for any n-dimensional vector, not just for R^7.

2. Can the 4-D volume of an R^7 vector in R^7 be negative?

No, the 4-D volume of an R^7 vector in R^7 cannot be negative. Volume is a measure of the amount of space occupied by an object, and it cannot have a negative value. If you get a negative value when calculating the volume, it is likely that you have made a mistake in your calculations.

3. Does the 4-D volume of an R^7 vector in R^7 depend on the coordinate system used?

No, the 4-D volume of an R^7 vector in R^7 is independent of the coordinate system used. This is because the volume is a property of the vector itself and is not affected by how it is represented in different coordinate systems.

4. How does the 4-D volume of an R^7 vector in R^7 relate to the concept of dimensionality?

The 4-D volume of an R^7 vector in R^7 is a measure of the amount of space occupied by the vector in four dimensions. This concept is related to dimensionality in that it represents the number of independent directions in which the vector can move. In this case, the vector can move in four independent directions, thus giving it a 4-D volume.

5. Can the 4-D volume of an R^7 vector in R^7 be greater than the volume of the space it occupies?

No, the 4-D volume of an R^7 vector in R^7 cannot be greater than the volume of the space it occupies. This is because the vector itself takes up space in four dimensions, and the volume represents the amount of space it occupies. It is not possible for the volume to be greater than the space it occupies.

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