Infinite Union of Uncountable Sets (quick ques)

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The infinite union of uncountable sets is uncountable. Any interval in the real numbers is classified as uncountable, and even a finite union of uncountable sets retains this property. Therefore, it is established that the union of any uncountable set remains uncountable, as the union cannot be smaller than the individual sets involved.

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Is the infinite union of uncountable sets also uncountable? Just need a yes or no. Thanks.
 
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Any interval in the reals is uncountable. So even a finite union of uncountable sets is uncountable.
 
Yes, any union of any uncountable set is also uncountable.

Remember, the union of sets can't be any smaller than the individual set.
 

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