Diameter of a subset of an open ball

In summary, the conversation discusses the relationship between a subset A of a metric space and a ball B(p, r) with center p and radius r. It is shown that the diameter of A is always less than or equal to the diameter of B(p, r), which is equal to 2r. The proof uses the triangle inequality to support this relationship.
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Let A be a subset of a metric space such that A ⊆ B (p, r) for some p ∈ X and r > 0.
Show that diam(A) ≤ 2r.
B(p,r)=(p-r,p+r)
diam( B(p,r) )=sup{d(a,b)│a,b∈B(p,r) }=d(p-r,p+r)= 2r
Since A ⊆ B (p, r), the diameter of A is less than the diameter of B (p, r):
diam(A)≤2r

Is it true and enough? I think I have missed something in my argument.
 
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p is a point in your space, r is a real number. You can't add them. That makes no sense at all. Try using the triangle inequality.
 

1. What is the definition of the diameter of a subset of an open ball?

The diameter of a subset of an open ball is the longest distance between any two points within the subset. It is essentially the distance across the widest part of the subset.

2. Can the diameter of a subset of an open ball be larger than the diameter of the open ball itself?

No, the diameter of a subset of an open ball is always equal to or less than the diameter of the open ball. This is because the subset is contained within the open ball and cannot have a larger distance between two points than the open ball itself.

3. How is the diameter of a subset of an open ball calculated?

The diameter of a subset of an open ball can be calculated by finding the distance between two farthest points within the subset. This can be done using various mathematical formulas, such as the Pythagorean theorem or the distance formula.

4. Does the diameter of a subset of an open ball have any practical applications?

Yes, the diameter of a subset of an open ball is often used in geometry and topology to measure the size or extent of a subset within a larger space. It can also be used in various real-world applications, such as determining the size of a circular object or the distance between two points on a map.

5. How does the diameter of a subset of an open ball relate to the concept of open sets?

The diameter of a subset of an open ball is directly related to the concept of open sets. In fact, the diameter of a subset of an open ball is often used to define the size of an open set. An open set is a set that contains all points within a certain distance of any given point, and the diameter of a subset of an open ball is used to determine this distance.

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