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  1. Proving Irrationals Are Dense in the Reals • Physics Forums

    Jul 29, 2010 · The discussion focuses on proving that irrational numbers are dense in the real numbers (R). The proof utilizes the property that the sum of a rational number and an irrational …

  2. irrational = rational - Physics Forums

    Mar 13, 2005 · Explore examples of irrational numbers that can be expressed as non-repeating decimals Investigate the implications of probability in selecting random real numbers …

  3. Is the Square Root of Pi Irrational? - Physics Forums

    Dec 14, 2012 · The proof shows that if pi is irrational then so is its square root. Presumably that is what the question asked, or intended to ask.

  4. Proving \sqrt {3} is Irrational - Physics Forums

    Mar 13, 2010 · To prove that √3 is irrational, one can start by assuming √3 = p/q, where p and q are integers with no common factors. Squaring both sides leads to the equation 3q² = p². This …

  5. How Can Rational and Irrational Numbers Combine in Arithmetic ...

    May 14, 2017 · This discussion focuses on the arithmetic operations involving irrational numbers, specifically how certain combinations can yield rational or irrational results. Examples provided …

  6. Irrational Numbers: Expressible as Infinite Summations?

    Nov 18, 2003 · All irrational numbers can be expressed as infinite summations, but not all can be uniquely represented by mathematical expressions. For example, while Pi (π) and the natural …

  7. Can a polynomial have an irrational coefficient? - Physics Forums

    Jan 12, 2022 · The discussion clarifies that a polynomial can indeed have irrational coefficients, as demonstrated by the example y = x² + √5x + 1. The misconception that coefficients must be …

  8. Calculus of Measures: Mapping Natural Numbers to Rationals

    Jun 2, 2018 · The discussion centers on the mapping of natural numbers to positive rationals and the implications of measure theory on their densities. It is established that both the set of …

  9. Open or Closed: Analyzing the Intersection of ... - Physics Forums

    Dec 16, 2010 · The set S, defined as the intersection of the rationals and the interval [0, 1], is neither open nor closed. The reasoning is based on the definition of open sets, which requires …

  10. Prove If x^2 is irrational then x is irrational - Physics Forums

    Jan 6, 2012 · Homework Statement Prove If x^2 is irrational then x is irrational. I can find for example π^2 which is irrational and then π is irrational but I don't know how to approach the …