Can we take limits to infinity in finite sets of $\Bbb{N}$?

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The discussion centers on the concept of limits in finite sets, specifically questioning whether limits can be taken to infinity within finite subsets of the natural numbers, denoted as $\Bbb{N}$. It is established that limits cannot be taken to infinity in finite sets. However, examples of infinite subsets of $\Bbb{N}$ are provided, including the set of even integers represented as $2\Bbb{N}$, odd integers as $2\Bbb{N}+1$, and the set of prime numbers. These examples illustrate the nature of infinite sequences within the natural numbers.

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İn a finite set, can we take limit to $\infty$ ?

Also, can you give an example related to infinite subset of $\Bbb{N}$ ?
 
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ozkan12 said:
İn a finite set, can we take limit to $\infty$ ?

Also, can you give an example related to infinite subset of $\Bbb{N}$ ?

The first question is not clear. For the second one, $2 \Bbb{N}$ which constitutes even integers is a an infinite subset.
 
Dear ZaidAlyafey,

Thank you for your attention...For second question odd numbers can be an example...İs there any examples anything else 2N and 2N+1
 
ozkan12 said:
Dear ZaidAlyafey,

Thank you for your attention...For second question odd numbers can be an example...İs there any examples anything else 2N and 2N+1

Yes. For example, the set of prime numbers is infinite. More generally, any sequence $\{a_i\}^{\infty}_1$ where $a_i \in \mathbb{N}$ is an infinite subset of natural numbers.
 

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