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The topologist's sine curve, walked

TopologyComplex Analysis, Algebra & Topology

Walk along sin(1/x) toward the segment and watch the distance meter diverge — connected, but no path gets there.

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Walk along sin(1/x) toward the segment and watch the distance meter diverge — connected, but no path gets there.

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