2006-07-15 20:58:30 · 3 answers · asked by Indrajit C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Kind of.
Newton had the same problem when he developed differential calculus. The idea of 'infinitesimals' really disturbed people since there is no such thing as a smallest increment of distance. However small a distance you define, you can find a halfway point.
Cauchy resolved the problems with Newton's differential calculus by developing the idea of 'limits'. This same concept resolves Zeno's paradox, as well.
Of course, you could say Cauchy resolves the conflict by avoiding it. Instead of getting caught up in being 'not quite there', Cauchy's limits basically say that "we're close enough to being there - close enough for government work, anyway".
2006-07-16 00:42:55 · answer #1 · answered by Bob G 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
the real world does not operate like that
see the link
2006-07-15 21:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. Zenophobia is no longer a problem. Har har har.
2006-07-16 00:37:18 · answer #3 · answered by poorcocoboiboi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋