Practice - Implications of Cantor's Theorem
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Practice Questions
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Define cardinality.
💡 Hint: Think about how we count elements.
What is a power set?
💡 Hint: Consider subsets including the empty set.
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What does Cantor's theorem state?
💡 Hint: Think about how a set relates to its subsets.
True or False: The power set of any set always has the same cardinality as the original set.
💡 Hint: Consider what the theorem states regarding cardinality.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a different infinite set B with a countable cardinality. Construct a proof using Cantor's diagonalization principle to show there are more numbers between 0 and 1 than the set of natural numbers.
💡 Hint: Focus on how to create a number that deviates from each decimal place.
Discuss the philosophical implications of Cantor's theorem for concepts of infinity in mathematics and science.
💡 Hint: Think about how different infinities can apply in various real-world scenarios or mathematical theories.
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