Understanding the Relationship Between 0 and Infinity

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of infinity and its relationship with zero on the real number line. It is stated that both zero and infinity are undefined. There is a discussion about how infinity moves towards zero and vice versa, and whether negative infinity affects the movement of positive infinity. The concept of "polarization" of positive infinity is also brought up.
  • #1
Gringo22
16
0
With the real number line. 0 is before -1 and 1.

Both zero, and infinity are undefined.

How does 0 touch infinity. Both are the same value, and start at 0, so for there to be infinity either infinity starts from infinity, or infinity starts from 0.

In fact infinity has both values. It starts from 0, and infinity. Because infinity travels to 0, and zero travels to infinity.

0 Goes both ways. Positive and negative, so infinity must also. So Infinity must touch zero by traveling to zero, and zero also travels to infinity.

Then does negative infinity change the polarization of positive infinity traveling through 0, or do both infinities move towards zero from infinity. Then both factors of infinity, the positive and negative, move towards 0. So is there really infinity if both the positive and negative aspects of it move to 0.
 
Mathematics news on Phys.org
  • #2
0 is undefined?
 
  • #3
Polarization of positive infinity?
 
  • #4
This is nonsensical.
 

What is infinity?

Infinity is a concept in mathematics that represents a quantity or value that is unbounded, limitless, and never-ending. It is often symbolized by the symbol ∞.

How is zero related to infinity?

Zero and infinity are often considered to be opposite concepts in mathematics. While zero represents the absence of a quantity, infinity represents the lack of a limit. In some cases, they can be considered as the beginning and end points of a number line.

Can zero be divided by infinity?

No, zero cannot be divided by infinity. Division by infinity is not a defined operation in mathematics. It is important to note that infinity is not a number, but rather a concept.

What is the difference between positive and negative infinity?

Positive infinity is the concept of a value that is larger than any finite number, while negative infinity is the concept of a value that is smaller than any finite number. In other words, positive infinity is an unbounded positive value, while negative infinity is an unbounded negative value.

How is infinity used in mathematics and science?

In mathematics, infinity is used to represent values that are unbounded or never-ending, such as in calculus and limits. In science, it is used to represent concepts such as infinite space, time, or energy, where the limit or boundary is unknown or undefined.

Similar threads

  • General Math
Replies
31
Views
1K
  • General Math
Replies
9
Views
2K
Replies
4
Views
991
Replies
4
Views
492
  • Calculus
Replies
7
Views
1K
Replies
6
Views
1K
  • Introductory Physics Homework Help
2
Replies
40
Views
2K
  • General Math
Replies
4
Views
1K
  • Introductory Physics Homework Help
Replies
2
Views
1K
Back
Top