How to Prove an Infinite Intersection of Closed Sets is Closed in R^n?

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The discussion focuses on proving that the infinite intersection of closed sets in Rn remains closed. Specifically, if C1, C2, C3, … are closed sets in Rn, then the intersection C = ∩k=1Ck is also closed. The proof involves demonstrating that any limit point of the intersection is contained within the intersection itself, utilizing the concept of closure in topology.

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I need help with this question which askes to prove it. Anyone has any idea?

If [tex]\text C_{1} , C_{2} , C_{3}[/tex] , … are all closed sets in [tex]\text R^n[/tex] , then the set [tex]\text c = I_{k=1}^{\infty}c_{k}[/tex] is also a closed set in [tex]\text R^n[/tex] .
 
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trap said:
I need help with this question which askes to prove it. Anyone has any idea?

If [tex]\text C_{1} , C_{2} , C_{3}[/tex] , … are all closed sets in [tex]\text R^n[/tex] , then the set [tex]\text c = I_{k=1}^{\infty}c_{k}[/tex] is also a closed set in [tex]\text R^n[/tex] .
You want to show that the intersection contains all of its limit points. Try letting z be in cl(C), the closure of C, such that a sequence {z_n} in C converges to z. Then show that z must be in C.
 

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