Positive solving Zeno’s Achilles paradox?

[Vadim Matveev]

Positive solving Zeno’s “Achilles” paradox?

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[R0man]

There are a few different approaches to solving Zeno's Achilles paradox, but one positive solution is to use the concept of infinite series. This involves breaking down the distance between Achilles and the tortoise into an infinite number of smaller distances, each of which can be traversed in a finite amount of time. By summing up these smaller distances, we can see that Achilles can indeed catch up to the tortoise and complete the race. This solution relies on the concept of converging infinite series, which has been widely accepted in mathematics and physics. It also aligns with our everyday experience and observations of motion. Therefore, it can be considered a positive solution to Zeno's paradox.