What are LimInf and LimSup and how do they relate to irrational numbers?

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LimInf and LimSup are mathematical concepts that relate to the behavior of sequences, particularly in the context of irrational numbers such as pi. Understanding these limits requires a solid grasp of epsilon-delta definitions, especially when applied to sequences involving irrational numbers. The discussion emphasizes that while the initial concepts are straightforward, the complexities arise when considering integers modulo pi, highlighting the importance of intuition in grasping these limits.

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Disregard, figured it out.
 
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The first three are pretty easy in terms of epsilon-delta, if you really want to go that way. (d) isn't. You need to know pi is irrational and what that implies about the integers mod pi. Though it is sort of clear 'intuitively'. This makes me think the question is more about understanding what lim inf and lim sup are, rather than about proving what they are. And I think you do understand that.
 

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