Theorem
|The intersection of a closed setwith a compact set
is compact.
Proof
Letbe an open cover of
so that
Thenand since
is closed
is an open cover of
is compact so a finite subcover
of A exists.
Henceand
is compact.
Theorem
|The intersection of a closed setwith a compact set
is compact.
Proof
Letbe an open cover of
so that
Thenand since
is closed
is an open cover of
is compact so a finite subcover
of A exists.
Henceand
is compact.