Theorem
If
is a homeomorphism and
is a continuum, then so is![]()
Proof
The continuous image of a compact set is compact and of a connected set is connected.
Also, if
is a homeomorphism and
is T2, then so is![]()
Hence, if
and
are homeomorphic and
is a continuum, then so is![]()
For example, if
is a continuum and
is a continuous real valued function, then
is either a single point or a closed interval.