A question of the complete metric space

In summary, the conversation discusses the completeness of the space of continuously differentiable functions with respect to two different distance functions in a metric space. The first distance function, D_\infty{}, results in the space being complete, while the second distance function, d_\infty{}, does not. The conversation also introduces a counterexample and hints at finding a sequence of differentiable functions that converges to a non-differentiable function.
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Continuously differentiable Function [tex]C^1
{}[/tex] [tex]\left[0,1\right][/tex] is complete with respect to the metric space
[tex]D_\infty{}[/tex]{f,g}=sup{[tex]\left|f(t)-g(t)\right|[/tex]}+sup{[tex]\left|f^1{}(t)-g^1{}(t)\right|[/tex]}

but not in the [tex]d_\infty{}[/tex]{f,g}=sup{[tex]\left|f(t)-g(t)\right|[/tex]}

Thanks for the helps in advance.

Regards...

BI
 
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For the counterexample, can you come up with a sequence of differentiable functions that converges to a non-differentiable function? Hint: Choose a very simple function that's continuous, but not differentiable.
 
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yes, that is what I am trying to do, however, it is strange that, some theorem in the book "Analysis and Mathematical physics" says the 2nd holds in C[a,b] wrt the second distance function, I am now quite confused...This is an original question from the book real analysis with economic applications.
 
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The space of continuous functions is complete with respect to the second distance function. But what you're trying to show is that the space of continuously differentiable functions is not complete with respect to that norm. Since every continuously differentiable function is continuous, you know that the limit of any sequence of continuously differentiable functions has to be continuous. The problem is asking you to find sequence of differentiable functions whose limit (which is continuous) is not differentiable.
 
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OK, thanks for your answers, the 2nd one is OK now!
 

What is a complete metric space?

A complete metric space is a mathematical concept that describes a set of points with a distance function between them. It is considered complete if every Cauchy sequence (a sequence where the distance between consecutive terms approaches zero) converges to a point within the space.

Why is the completeness of a metric space important?

The completeness of a metric space is important because it ensures that the space has no "missing" points and that all convergent sequences have a limit within the space. This makes it a useful tool in many areas of mathematics and physics, such as analysis and topology.

What is the difference between a complete metric space and an incomplete one?

A complete metric space contains all the points necessary for every Cauchy sequence to converge, while an incomplete space may have "holes" or missing points that prevent certain sequences from converging. In simpler terms, a complete metric space is like a jigsaw puzzle with all the pieces, while an incomplete one is missing some pieces.

What are some examples of complete metric spaces?

Some examples of complete metric spaces include the real numbers, the Euclidean space, and the space of continuous functions on a closed interval. Any metric space where every Cauchy sequence converges is also considered complete.

How is completeness related to the Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem?

The Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem states that every bounded sequence in a complete metric space has a convergent subsequence. This theorem is closely related to completeness because it relies on the completeness of the metric space to guarantee that the subsequence converges to a point within the space.

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