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## #1 2013-02-16 19:34:50

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### MY FRIEND and i

My friend is claiming that he has found a proof to show that the "square root of -1" tends to 1.
He will probably show me the proof on Tuesday(if I get enough time to meet him).

Thoughts?

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## #2 2013-02-16 19:36:46

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That is definitely not true, and there will surely be an error in his "proof".

The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
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“Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Crime and Punishment

## #3 2013-02-16 19:42:02

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I know this is funny that is why I am excited

'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
'The whole person changes, why can't a habit?' -Alokananda

## #4 2013-02-16 19:48:43

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I am just sad because that guy is going to whip up a proof in which the flaw is very, very well hidden, and that in the short time that you are unable to find it, he will feel superior.

The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Crime and Punishment

## #5 2013-02-16 19:53:45

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Ya the time would be very short.
And I do not know enough about limits to tell whether he is correct.

BTW, Do we have another term for 0/0 other than 'undefined'?

'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
'The whole person changes, why can't a habit?' -Alokananda

## #6 2013-02-16 19:58:19

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The common name for 0/0 is indeterminate. It means a different thing than undefined (which would be something like 1/0).

The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Crime and Punishment

## #7 2013-02-16 20:00:11

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How does it make any difference?
Both just indicate 'nonsense'

'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
'The whole person changes, why can't a habit?' -Alokananda

## #8 2013-02-16 20:01:16

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Yes, but, the first one could actually have a value.

The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Crime and Punishment

## #9 2013-02-16 20:03:37

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### Re: MY FRIEND and i

How?

'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
'The whole person changes, why can't a habit?' -Alokananda

## #10 2013-02-16 20:10:25

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### Re: MY FRIEND and i

By the way, How do I fight absurd things like this:

∴ i^2 = -1
Again,

Last edited by bobbym (2013-02-16 21:10:29)

'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
'The whole person changes, why can't a habit?' -Alokananda

## #11 2013-02-16 20:41:27

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√a*√b=√ab only if a,b≥0.

The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Crime and Punishment

## #12 2013-02-16 21:11:17

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Proof?

'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
'The whole person changes, why can't a habit?' -Alokananda

## #13 2013-02-16 21:25:55

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Hi;

If a and b < 0 then it is easy to find a counterexample

Last edited by bobbym (2013-02-16 21:41:54)

In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
No explanations, just DGA.
If you can not overcome with talent...overcome with effort.

## #14 2013-02-16 21:36:35

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Counter example? Hmmm...

'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
'The whole person changes, why can't a habit?' -Alokananda

## #15 2013-02-16 21:40:03

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Hi Agnishom;

You only need one counterexample to prove any assertion is not always true.

In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
No explanations, just DGA.
If you can not overcome with talent...overcome with effort.

## #16 2013-02-16 21:43:19

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#### bobbym wrote:

Hi;

If a and b < 0 then it is easy to find a counterexample

If somebody claims √-1*√-1=√(-1)*(-1) then he can also claim √-2*√-3=√6.

The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Crime and Punishment

## #17 2013-02-16 21:44:59

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Hi;

I was partially answering post #12, not the incorrect proof.

In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
No explanations, just DGA.
If you can not overcome with talent...overcome with effort.

## #18 2013-02-16 21:49:18

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Okay! What is the square root of i?

'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
'The whole person changes, why can't a habit?' -Alokananda

## #19 2013-02-16 21:54:31

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$\LARGE \inline \bg_green \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}+\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}i$

Last edited by bobbym (2013-02-16 21:55:22)

In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
No explanations, just DGA.
If you can not overcome with talent...overcome with effort.

## #20 2013-02-16 22:06:50

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What's with the green?

The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Crime and Punishment

## #21 2013-02-16 22:07:19

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Cool hah!

In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
No explanations, just DGA.
If you can not overcome with talent...overcome with effort.

## #22 2013-02-16 22:25:44

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Cool? Perhaps not

How did my latex in #10 get corrected?

'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
'The whole person changes, why can't a habit?' -Alokananda

## #23 2013-02-16 22:26:23

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I corrected it, I hope it is what you wanted to say.

In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
No explanations, just DGA.
If you can not overcome with talent...overcome with effort.

## #24 2013-02-16 22:33:06

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Nice thanks but i believe latex allowed us to put normal text inside it.

When are you all going to fix up the image upload? I've got something to show

'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
'God exists because Mathematics is consistent, and the devil exists because we cannot prove it'
'The whole person changes, why can't a habit?' -Alokananda

## #25 2013-02-16 22:34:34

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MIF is working on that I have things too.

For your latex use \text{} to put ordinary text in latex.

Know this guy?

Last edited by bobbym (2013-02-16 23:38:43)

In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
No explanations, just DGA.
If you can not overcome with talent...overcome with effort.