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→Again: Real vs. Imaginary: The terms ''real number'' and ''imaginary number'' are in common use
The statement ''The term "real number" is in contrast to the imaginary numbers.'' (RSchlafly) is IMO a false dichotomy and shouldn't be put in the article.
The statement ''The term "real number" is in contrast to the imaginary numbers.'' (RSchlafly) is IMO a false dichotomy and shouldn't be put in the article.
I like the sentence: ''In classical physics, measurements of real world physical objects that can vary smoothly and continuously, like speed or temperature, are treated as real numbers. '' as it doesn't presuppose the existence of real numbers, but - analogously - you can state: ''In physics, measurements of real world physical objects that can vary smoothly and continuously - and exist from an angular compound and an absolute value - like current or voltage, are treated as complex numbers.'' --[[User:DiEb|DiEb]] 16:30, 16 August 2008 (EDT)
I like the sentence: ''In classical physics, measurements of real world physical objects that can vary smoothly and continuously, like speed or temperature, are treated as real numbers. '' as it doesn't presuppose the existence of real numbers, but - analogously - you can state: ''In physics, measurements of real world physical objects that can vary smoothly and continuously - and exist from an angular compound and an absolute value - like current or voltage, are treated as complex numbers.'' --[[User:DiEb|DiEb]] 16:30, 16 August 2008 (EDT)
: I don't understand your point. The terms ''real number'' and ''imaginary number'' are in common use. Are you denying that? Are you saying that they are not in contrast? What do you want? [[User:RSchlafly|RSchlafly]] 18:35, 16 August 2008 (EDT)