Does math have tons of false theories like physics?

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it seems to me that in math don't exist false theorys,missconcepions or examples where after 200years some theory prove that was false like in physics do...etc
do you know that in most high school aerodynamic books last 50 years lift is explain with "equal transit time" theory which is completely wrong !!
even if look at Newtonw laws ,they are wrong(because einstain relativity),fortunately for us error is so small so we can use it in real life situation with 99.9% accuracy
in math evertything is crystal clear , pythagorean theorem will allways be correct even after milinos years...

So does math has misconcepitons ,false theory etc?
 
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Aeronautic Freek said:
it seems to me that in math don't exist false theorys,missconcepions or examples where after 200years some theory prove that was false like in physics do...etc
do you know that in most high school aerodynamic books last 50 years lift is explain with "equal transit time" theory which is completely wrong !!
even if look at Newtonw laws ,they are wrong(because einstain relativity),fortunately for us error is so small so we can use it in real life situation with 99.9% accuracy
in math evertything is crystal clear , pythagorean theorem will allways be correct even after milinos years...

So does math has misconcepitons ,false theory etc?
A qualified answer is impossible here, as you didn't explain what a misconception is and what not. And, yes, I am not interested in an answer. You should read about the classification of sciences and what defines it. E.g. there is a significant difference between a descriptive (empirical) and a formal science. There is even a scientific branch philosophy of science or theory of science, which deals with that. And the historic dimension is another important property. Neglecting all these makes your question "substandard".

For a start you might want to read this:
https://chem.tufts.edu/answersinscience/relativityofwrong.htm

This thread is closed, as it lacks a resaonable argumentation.