FINITE

Finite

Definition Of Finite

A set of numbers that can be counted is known as a Finite set.

More About Finite

The opposite of Finite is Infinite.

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Example of Finite

The set A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5} has 5 elements and so it is a finite set.
If a set has the elements {1, 2, 3, 4 . . .}, then it is known as an infinite set.

Solved Example on Finite

Ques: What type of set is the one given below?
F = {-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3}

Choices:

A. finite set
B. infinite set
C. null set
D. none of these
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: If a set has a countable number of elements, then it is known as a finite set.
Step 2: The given set has 7 elements (countable).
Step 3: So, the given set is a finite set.

Quick Summary

A finite set has a limited number of elements.
The number of elements in a finite set is a non-negative integer.
The opposite of a finite set is an infinite set.

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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use concrete examples with tangible objects to illustrate finite sets. Compare and contrast with examples of sets that seem large but are still finite (e.g., the number of grains of sand on a beach is finite, even if extremely large).

🎓 Prerequisites

Basic Set Theory
Counting

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: Which of the following sets is finite?

A. The set of all integers B. The set of all real numbers C. The set of all even numbers between 1 and 10 D. The set of all points on a line

Q2: Which of the following is NOT a finite set?

A. {a, b, c} B. {1, 2, 3, ..., 100} C. The set of all positive integers D. The set of letters in the English alphabet

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the empty set a finite set?
A: Yes, the empty set is considered a finite set because it has 0 elements, which is a countable number.

Q: Can a set contain another set as an element and still be finite?
A: Yes, as long as the total number of elements (including sets as elements) is countable and terminates.