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There are two points 5 cm apart. A string of 1.5 cm is placed at one point in the direction of the other point. In the first hour, the string is extended by 0.05 cm so that its length becomes 1.55 cm. In the second hour, it is extended by 0.005 cm, becoming 1.555 cm. It keeps on extending like this, 1.5555, then 1.55555, then 1.555555 and so on. The dilemma is that even though, it is extending , will it ever reach the other point? Why or why not?
Detailed explanation required please.
There are two points 5 cm apart. A string of 1.5 cm is placed at one point in the direction of the other point. In the first hour, the string is extended by 0.05 cm so that its length becomes 1.55 cm. In the second hour, it is extended by 0.005 cm, becoming 1.555 cm. It keeps on extending like this, 1.5555, then 1.55555, then 1.555555 and so on. The dilemma is that even though, it is extending , will it ever reach the other point? Why or why not?
Detailed explanation required please.