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Misleading concepts about mysterious zero

Azram, Mohammad (2015) Misleading concepts about mysterious zero. International Journal of Applied Physics and Mathematics, 5 (3). pp. 185-191. ISSN 2010-362X

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Abstract

Abstract: Zero was a brilliant innovation and most significant achievement but it has threatened the foundations of modern physics and is behind all of the big puzzles in physics. Today, zero lies at the heart of one of the biggest scientific controversies of all time. The mysterious zero is posing challenges not only to intellectuals, philosophers, scientists, mathematicians, historians and theologizes but also is confusing and un-easing a common man. This article is devoted to raise awareness of social, conceptual and operational issues related with mysterious zero. The focus is those individuals involved in the process of teaching and learning mathematics. It is suspected that this article will enable them to think more clearly rather than to be in a state of confusion.

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Additional Information: 3127/43781
Uncontrolled Keywords: Avoidance, concept of infinity, division by zero, mysterious zero, Y2K.
Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Science
Depositing User: Prof Mohammad Azram
Date Deposited: 16 Jul 2015 08:34
Last Modified: 09 Nov 2017 09:47
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/43781

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