Determine if the given set is Bounded- Complex Numbers

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The discussion revolves around determining if a given set of complex numbers is bounded, specifically focusing on the radius and the properties of the set in relation to the complex plane. Participants explore the implications of boundedness and the definitions of the set.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the reasoning behind the radius being equal to 2 and question the boundaries of the set S. There are attempts to relate the set to the unit circle and explore various regions in the complex plane. Some participants express confusion regarding the inclusion of certain values within the set.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing insights and questioning each other's reasoning. There is a recognition of different interpretations regarding the boundaries of the set and the relationship between set S and other sets in the complex plane.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note that the members of set S are bounded by 0 and 1, while others suggest that larger circles may also be relevant to the discussion. There is uncertainty about the definitions and properties of the sets involved.

chwala
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My interest is only on part (a). Wah! been going round circles to try understand why the radius = ##2##. I know that the given sequence is both bounded and monotonic. I can state that its bounded above by ##1## and bounded below by ##0##. Now when it comes to the radius=##2##, i can also say that the boundary of set ##S## also consists/ includes the complement of the set and that will gives us;##r^2=\sqrt{(1--1)^2+(0-0)^2}=\sqrt{4}##
##r=2.##

I hope this is the correct reasoning, otherwise i need your insight...i also tried looking at the cauchy criterion,... among other...

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Say s is a member of S other than i , as ##|s| < 1## s is inside unit circle of complex plane on which i is. Both s and i are inside the circle |z|=2.

Not only |z|##\leq##2 but other regions including S inside work, e.g. |z|##\leq##3/2, |z|##\leq##3,
the rectangle region of ## 0 \leq I am \ z \leq 1+\epsilon_1, |Re\ z| \leq \epsilon_2 ## where ##0<\epsilon_1,\epsilon_2##.
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anuttarasammyak said:
Say s is a member of S other than i , as ##|s| < 1## s is inside unit circle of complex plane on which i is. Both s and i are inside the circle |z|=2.

Not only |z|##\leq##2 but other regions including S inside work, e.g. |z|##\leq##3/2, |z|##\leq##3,
the rectangle region of ## 0 \leq I am \ z \leq 1+\epsilon_1, |Re\ z| \leq \epsilon_2 ## where ##0<\epsilon_1,\epsilon_2##.
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Something am not getting here, I guess I need to check...I thought the set members are bound by ##1## and ##0##. You have ##1.5## which clearly in my understanding is not part of set S. My understanding of radius here is the distance between i.e neighbourhood of set ##S## and ##S^{'}##.
 
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chwala said:
You have 1.5 which clearly in my understanding is not part of set S.
You are right. Even as for the answer in the textbook, z=1 belongs to |z|<2, but it does not belong to set S.

Say T is a set, e.g. |z| ##\leq## 2, |z| ##\leq \sqrt{2}##, |z| ##\leq \pi##, |z| ##\leq 3/2## ... any circle larger than unit circle in complex plane,
##S \subset T##
Set T is not part of set S. Set S is part of set T.
 
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