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| − | A '''Cauchy sequence''' is an infinite series of numbers that approach some other number. These sequences are often used in [[real analysis]]. For example, the sequence 1/2, 1/4 | + | A '''Cauchy sequence''' is an infinite series of numbers that approach some other number. These sequences are often used in [[real analysis]]. For example, the sequence 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32... is a Cauchy sequence that approaches 0. |
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Revision as of 18:16, September 17, 2008
A Cauchy sequence is an infinite series of numbers that approach some other number. These sequences are often used in real analysis. For example, the sequence 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32... is a Cauchy sequence that approaches 0.