I Analyzing Infinitesimal Motion

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The discussion centers on the concept of infinitesimal motion as applied to a rocket traveling between two points in different time frames. The initial argument suggests that if a rocket moves through an infinite number of positions in a finite time, the time spent at each position is infinitesimal. However, participants argue that dividing by infinity leads to nonsensical conclusions, emphasizing that both time intervals calculated are effectively zero, making their ratio meaningless. The conversation highlights the distinction between points and infinitesimals, asserting that while a line segment can contain infinite points, the sum of points remains zero in length. Ultimately, the discussion underscores the complexities of analyzing continuous motion through discrete mathematical frameworks.
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Mark44 said:
Good.

This part is off-topic relative to the question you've asked in this thread.

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Chenkel said:
What is off topic?
The whole paragraph that @Mark44 quoted.

Not only that, at this point you have posted quite enough to tell us that you are going to try to reformulate your question and that you appreciate the feedback. The next post from you in this thread should be you actually doing what you say you're going to do, namely, reformulating your question. Anything else is off topic at this point. It's ok if that takes you some time. This forum is not going anywhere.
 
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