MHB What is the concept of limiting event?

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The discussion centers on the mathematical concept of limiting events, specifically focusing on the set defined by the open interval \(E_k = (1 - \frac{1}{2^k}, 2 + \frac{1}{2^k})\). Participants emphasize that the definitions of limiting events do not require proof but rather clarification through examples. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding these definitions in the context of mathematical analysis.

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Would any member of math help board prove highlighted 1 and 2 by simple and clear explanation with examples?
 
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These are definitions, there is nothing to prove.
 
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WMDhamnekar said:
with examples?

Try letting ##E_k## be the set defined by the open interval ##( 1 - \frac{1}{2^k} , 2 + \frac{1}{2^k})##
 
If there are an infinite number of natural numbers, and an infinite number of fractions in between any two natural numbers, and an infinite number of fractions in between any two of those fractions, and an infinite number of fractions in between any two of those fractions, and an infinite number of fractions in between any two of those fractions, and... then that must mean that there are not only infinite infinities, but an infinite number of those infinities. and an infinite number of those...

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