Help Understanding Dirac Delta Function in Lecture Notes

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The Dirac delta function serves as the continuous counterpart to the discrete Kronecker delta function, facilitating the representation of point sources in mathematical analysis. This function is pivotal in fields such as signal processing and differential equations. The discussion references a Khan Academy video that effectively elucidates the concept, making it a valuable resource for learners seeking clarity on the topic.

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I don't understand in the first paragraph of the attached lecture notes.

Could anyone help?
 

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To begin with, why is the Dirac delta function is the continuous equivalent of the discrete-case Kronecker delta function.
 

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