We know that the sine function takes it values between [−1,1]. So is the set A={sinn : n∈N} dense in [−1,1]. Generally, for showing the set is dense, one proceeds, by finding out what is ¯A of this given set. And if ¯A=[−1,1], we are through with the proof, but i having trouble here!
Similarly can one do this with cosine function also, that is proving B={cosn : n∈N} being dense in [−1,1]
Answer
The hard part is to show that for any x such that 0≤x≤2π, and any ϵ>0 there exists a real number y and two integers m and n such that |y−x|<ϵ and n=2πm+y. Hint: break up [0,2π] into small subintervals, remember that π is irrational and apply the pigeonhole principle.
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