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  1. What exactly is infinity? - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    It is just what you want it to be, as long as it makes sense mathematically. We can talk about $+\infty$ and $-\infty$ in the extended real line, and about $\infty$ in the extended comlex plane. We can talk …

  2. 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 $\ …

  3. 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 …

  4. linear algebra - Is there a quick proof as to why the vector space of ...

    Sep 10, 2019 · Your further question in the comments, whether a vector space over $\mathbb {Q}$ is finite dimensional if and only if the set of vectors is countable, has a negative answer. If the vector …

  5. What are some examples of infinite dimensional vector spaces?

    Jan 26, 2021 · I would like to have some examples of infinite dimensional vector spaces that help me to break my habit of thinking of $\\mathbb{R}^n$ when thinking about vector spaces.

  6. Infinite Series $\\sum 1/(n(n+1))$ - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Write out a few terms of the series. You should see a pattern! But first consider the finite series: $$\sum\limits_ {n=1}^ {m}\left (\frac {1} {n}-\frac {1} {n+1 ...

  7. Set of Linear equation has no solution or unique solution or infinite ...

    Set of Linear equation has no solution or unique solution or infinite solution? Ask Question Asked 12 years, 3 months ago Modified 6 years, 3 months ago

  8. Partitioning an infinite set - Mathematics Stack Exchange

    Dec 1, 2010 · Can you partition an infinite set, into an infinite number of infinite sets?

  9. How do you prove that a group specified by a presentation is infinite ...

    17 Grigory has already answered your particular question. However, I wanted to point out that your question "How do you prove that a group specified by a presentation is infinite?" has no good answer …

  10. 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 …