Analysis: Sets A & B - Does B Contain a Limit Point of A?

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The discussion centers on the mathematical relationship between two sets, A and B, under specific conditions. Given that A is a subset of [0,1], contains 0, and has no limit points of B, while B is disjoint from A and their union covers [0,1], it is established that B must contain a limit point of A. This conclusion arises from the properties of limit points and the constraints imposed by the sets' definitions.

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Suppose that each of A and B is a set such that:
(a) A is a subset of [0,1], B is a subset of [0,1]
(b) Neither of A or B is empty
(c) 0 (zero) is an element of A
(d) The union of A & B = [0,1]
(e) A & B are disjoint
(f) A contains no limit points of B.

Then, B contains a limit point of A.

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If [tex]A[/tex] contains no limit point of [tex]B[/tex], then what kind of points does [tex]A[/tex] consist of? (What must [tex]A[/tex] look like near [tex]0[/tex]? How far from [tex]0[/tex] can you "push" this appearance?)
 

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