Accumulation Points: Set with Two or Countably Infinite?

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This discussion addresses the existence of sets with accumulation points in mathematical analysis. A proposed example for a set with exactly two distinct accumulation points is {1/n + (-1)^n}. Additionally, the discussion explores the construction of a set with countably infinite accumulation points, suggesting a form like {y_n, y_n + x_m: n, m ∈ ℕ}, where the limit of x_m approaches zero. This indicates that for each fixed n, the limit of y_n + x_m converges to y_n.

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Homework Statement


is there are a set with countably infinite number of accumulation points?


Homework Equations



is there a set with exactly two distinct accumulation points?

The Attempt at a Solution


a set with two accumulation points might be: {1/n + (-1)^n}
i have no clue about the countably infinite one

hope someone could help!

thx a lot
 
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nitro said:

Homework Statement


is there are a set with countably infinite number of accumulation points?


Homework Equations



is there a set with exactly two distinct accumulation points?

The Attempt at a Solution


a set with two accumulation points might be: {1/n + (-1)^n}
i have no clue about the countably infinite one
Your idea is fine, but be sure to write it correctly (with an ": n in N").

I'd prefer not to spoon feed you an example for the other; rather, consider perhaps a set (in R) that depends on two natural numbers. Say, \{y_n, y_n + x_m: n, m \in \mathbb{N}\}, which you might construct so that \lim_{m\to\infty} x_m = 0 and so, for each fixed n, \lim_{m\to\infty} y_n+x_m=y_n.
 
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aahaaaaaaa! :)
thx a lot, i got it
 

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