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  1. Basis for infinite dimensional vector space definition

    Feb 4, 2023 · While in infinite dimensional spaces it may be infinite in cardinality, the sums $$ \Sigma_ {i=1}^n b_iv_i $$ , will be finite sums; sums over finite subsets of our infinite basis.

  2. general topology - Why is the infinite sphere contractible ...

    Why is the infinite sphere contractible? I know a proof from Hatcher p. 88, but I don't understand how this is possible. I really understand the statement and the proof, but in my imagination this...

  3. sequences and series - What is the sum of an infinite resistor ladder ...

    Dec 10, 2023 · Here's a proof by induction that the resistance of a finite version of this ladder with $\ n\ $ rungs is indeed homogeneous of degree $1$ in the variable $\ R\ .$ Taking the limit as $\ …

  4. Infinite sets don't exist!? - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Apr 10, 2013 · Has anyone read this article? This accomplished mathematician gives his opinion on why he doesn't think infinite sets exist, and claims that axioms are nonsense. I don't disagree with his …

  5. I have learned that 1/0 is infinity, why isn't it minus infinity?

    An infinite number? Kind of, because I can keep going around infinitely. However, I never actually give away that sweet. This is why people say that 1 / 0 "tends to" infinity - we can't really use infinity as a …

  6. Is there a shape with infinite area but finite perimeter?

    Dec 1, 2014 · But the circumference also defines the subset with infinite area that lays "outside" (which is a conventional concept). That other "outside shape" would be an example of a finite-perimeter …

  7. Example of infinite field of characteristic $p\neq 0$

    May 11, 2023 · Can you give me an example of infinite field of characteristic $p\\neq0$? Thanks.

  8. Why is the set of Rational numbers countably infinite?

    Feb 22, 2016 · I using the definition - If a set is countably infinite, then each element of the set can be mapped to the set of natural numbers. Another question - Is the cardinal product of countably infinite …

  9. probability - Is selecting a random person from an infinite population ...

    Jul 13, 2024 · This was initially sparked by a hypothetical question: There are two scenarios. In the first, an infinite number of people are living in a completely blissful paradise, but every day a person is se...

  10. Raising a matrix to the infinite power

    Apr 13, 2022 · Infinite powers of matrices using the concept of generalized inverses. An introduction to interval matrices and a brief idea of why studying infinite powers for such matrices can help capture …