Need example of a continuous function map cauchy sequence to non-cauchy sequence

1. Jan 23, 2011

xsw001

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

I need a example of a continuous function f:(X, d) -> Y(Y, p) does NOT map a Cauchy sequence [xn in X] to a Cauchy sequence of its images [f(xn) in Y] in the complex plane between metric spaces.

2. Relevant equations

If a function f is continuous in metric space (X, d), then it continuous at every point in X.

Definition of a sequence converges to a point in metric space:
If {xn} -> x, then for all e>0, there exists an N such that d(x, xn)<e, for all n<= N

Definition of Cauchy sequence in metric space:
- {xn} is a Cauchy sequence if for all e>0, there exists an N such that d(xn, xm)<e, for all n, m <= N
- Every convergent sequence in metric space is a Cauchy sequence.

3. The attempt at a solution

I have counterexample in mind in R but not complex plane in metric space though.

Let f:R-{0} -> R-{0} defined by f(x)= 1/x, so f(x) is continuous on all domain.
Let {xn} = 1/n, then {xn} converges to 0 and therefore is a Cauchy sequence in R–{0}, but its image f(xn) = 1/xn = 1/(1/n) = n diverges, therefore is NOT a Cauchy sequence.

But I need an example of a continuous function f:(X, d) -> Y(Y, p) does NOT map a Cauchy sequence [xn in X] to the Cauchy sequence of its images [f(xn) in Y] between complex planes in the metric spaces?

Any suggestions?

2. Jan 23, 2011

robertdeniro

1/x?

EDIT: nm i didnt read the whole post