Is dlπ/2 equivalent to dl/(dlπ/2)?

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The discussion centers on the equivalence of dlπ/2 and dl/(dlπ/2), where dl represents an infinitesimal length. The limit as dl approaches zero shows that dl/(dlπ/2) equals 2/π, suggesting a form of equivalence. However, there is a distinction made between the two infinitesimals, as they are not equal but rather linearly dependent on dl. The confusion arises from the interpretation of equivalence versus equality in the context of infinitesimals. Ultimately, while they share a relationship, they are recognized as different entities in mathematical terms.
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Homework Statement
Is equivalent the infinitesimal segment and the semicircle with diameter equal to this infinitesimal segment?
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l/(lpi/2)
dl = Infinitesimal length of the segment.
dlπ/2 = the semicircle length

lim dl-> zero
dl/(dlπ/2) = 2/π, no zero, so the answer would be yes.

But second the book, the answer is no, where am i wrong?
 
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I see, actually I mistook same order and equivalence...
 
Not sure what you mean by equivalent but they are not equal, they are two different infinitesimals, one is ##dx=dl## and the other is ##dy= \frac{\pi}{2}dx=\frac{\pi}{2}dl##.

They are of the same order as you say, they are both linearly dependent on dl so you might say that in this sense they are equivalent.
 
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