We have two subspaces $A$ and $B$ of a vector space $V$ such that $\dim A\leq \dim B$. Can we conclude that $A\subseteq B $ ? I need a proper justification.
From $\dim A\leq \dim B$, can we conclude that $A\subseteq B $?
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1Think about straight lines through the origin in $\Bbb R^2$. – 2012-05-08
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2Straight lines are of dimension 1 in $R^2$ . It seems as my conclusion is wrong. – 2012-05-08
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4@srijan: You can now write up your observation as an answer (and accept it, if you'd like). This is explicitly encouraged by the SE network of sites; see [here](http://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/12513/should-i-not-answer-my-own-questions) and [here](http://blog.stackoverflow.com/2011/07/its-ok-to-ask-and-answer-your-own-questions/). – 2012-05-08
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1Take spaces A and B of non col linear straight lines passing through origin in $R^2$ though $dim A = dim B$ ,but we cant conclude that A⊆B. They have only one point in common that is zero vector. Am i right sir? – 2012-05-08
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1@srijan: Simpler two say that A and B are two *distinct* lines that go through the origin in $\mathbb{R}^2$. Note that "collinear" is something we say about points, not about lines. – 2012-05-08
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0Oh how can i be such an ignorant? thanks sir – 2012-05-08