Can Dividing by Zero Unlock Secrets of the Universe?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of dividing by zero and its implications in mathematics and theoretical physics. It begins by noting that as the denominator decreases, the quotient increases, suggesting that dividing by smaller fractions yields larger results. The idea that 1 divided by zero could equal infinity is explored, but it is clarified that dividing by zero is undefined in mathematics. The conversation touches on the notion of the universe originating from "nothing" and questions whether 0/0 could equal infinity, but it emphasizes that this reasoning does not hold up under mathematical scrutiny. The distinction between limits approaching zero and the incorrect assertion that 1/0 equals infinity is highlighted. Additionally, the impossibility of physically dividing numbers is acknowledged, and the discussion concludes with a suggestion to pursue calculus for a deeper understanding of these concepts.
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1. we know that the smaller the fraction we divide the bigger the outcome
1/0.5=2
1/025=4
i know that you are not supposed to divide by zero, because it messes up everything
but according to the first rule wouldn't it mean that 1/0=infinity
(i know it doesn't work if you reverse it, but please wait)
so the universe started from nothing/0, so if 0/0=infinity wouldn't that explain a lot, but how can you physically divide by zero?
if this theory stands, then wouldn't it mean that the universe can be destoyed and created by a black hole, since its 0.
 
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Why should 0/0 equal what 1/0 might equal?
 
0/100000000000000 = 0, 0/0.00000000000000001 = 0
 
The math part: the limit of 1/n as n approaches 0 is infinity, correct? However, this is very different than inccorectly stating that 1/0 = infinity.

As for the rest of the first post, I think that makes no sense whatsoever.
 
Summing zeros infinite times still results in 0. Summing 0.00(any number of zeros here)000001 infinite times results in infinity. A big difference.
 
Arkarian said:
1. we know that the smaller the fraction we divide the bigger the outcome
1/0.5=2
1/025=4
i know that you are not supposed to divide by zero, because it messes up everything
but according to the first rule wouldn't it mean that 1/0=infinity

Try solving for x:

1=x*0

You can't do it.

It's undefined.

(i know it doesn't work if you reverse it, but please wait)
so the universe started from nothing/0, so if 0/0=infinity wouldn't that explain a lot, but how can you physically divide by zero?

You can't.

Numbers cannot be divided physically.

if this theory stands, then wouldn't it mean that the universe can be destoyed and created by a black hole, since its 0.

It's not a theory. It doesn't explain anything.

I used to be interested in this divided by zero stuff because after I took pre-calculus in the 11th grade, I had no math class in the 12th grade. But when I took Calculus I in college, I realize the mistake I made.

Take calculus.
 
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