Accumulation Points: Set with Two or Countably Infinite?

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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, [tex]\{y_n, y_n + x_m: n, m \in \mathbb{N}\}[/tex], which you might construct so that [tex]\lim_{m\to\infty} x_m = 0[/tex] and so, for each fixed n, [tex]\lim_{m\to\infty} y_n+x_m=y_n.[/tex]
 
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aahaaaaaaa! :)
thx a lot, i got it