Proving Countable Infinite Accumulation Points in a Set

In summary, the problem is asking for an example of a set with a countable infinite set of accumulation points. An example that satisfies this is s = {k + 1/n | k is an element of integers, n is an element of natural numbers}, where the integers are countable infinite and a bijection exists with the natural numbers. A point A is considered an accumulation point if every neighborhood of A contains infinitely many elements of S. The set of rationals is a countable and dense set in R, but it contains all accumulation points in R which is not countable. Therefore, the set {k+1/n} is a valid example to prove the statement.
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Homework Statement



Give an example and prove there is a set with a countable infinite set of accumulations points.

Homework Equations


An example would be s = {k + 1/n l k element integers, n element natural numbers}

integers are countable infinitie a bijection exists with natural numbers

Def: Let S be a set of real numbers. A, element reals, is an accumulation point iff every neighborhood of A contains infinitely many elements of S.

Def: Let x element reals. Then a set Q, subset Reals, is called a neighborhood of x iff there exists epsilon > 0 such that (x -e, x + e) is a subset of Q.


The Attempt at a Solution



I've spent hours and don't know how to start to prove this. Would appreciate any help!
 
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Do you know a set that's countable and dense in R? What about that set?
 
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Rationals are countable and dense in R. Still not sure where I am to take this.
 
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Aren't the rationals a set consisting of all accumulation points?
 
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micromass said:
Aren't the rationals a set consisting of all accumulation points?

Are you thinking about rationals in Q? If you are thinking about rationals in R, then all points of R are accumulation points. That's not countable. What's wrong with {k+1/n}?
 
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Oh my, it appears I've been reading the questio entirely wrong :blushing:

Yep {k+1/n | k,n naturals} are fine!
 

What is the definition of countable infinite accumulation points in a set?

The countable infinite accumulation points in a set refer to the points within the set that can be infinitely approached by other points in the set.

How do you prove the existence of countable infinite accumulation points in a set?

To prove the existence of countable infinite accumulation points in a set, one must show that for every natural number n, there exists a point in the set that is within a distance of 1/n from the given point.

Can a set have both countable and uncountable infinite accumulation points?

Yes, a set can have both countable and uncountable infinite accumulation points. For example, the set of rational numbers has both countable (every rational number can be approached by other rational numbers) and uncountable (irrational numbers) infinite accumulation points.

Is it possible for a finite set to have countable infinite accumulation points?

No, a finite set cannot have countable infinite accumulation points. This is because for a set to be countable, its elements must be able to be enumerated in a sequence, which is not possible for a finite set.

What is the significance of proving countable infinite accumulation points in a set?

Proving the existence of countable infinite accumulation points in a set is important in many areas of mathematics, such as analysis and topology. It allows us to better understand the structure and behavior of sets and their elements, and has applications in fields such as physics and computer science.

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