To those who ask what the infinitely small quantity in mathematics is, we answer that it is actually zero. Hence there are not so many mysteries hidden in this concept as they are usually believed to be.
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Nationality: Swiss Type: Mathematician Born: April 15, 1707 Death: September 18, 1783 |
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