Question Bank MSQ • 1 Mark Section 1: Mathematical Physics Complex analysis

QB_PH_002: Complex analysis

Question Statement

Which of the following statements regarding compact metric spaces $(X, d)$ is/are TRUE according to real analysis?
(A) Every continuous function $f: X \to \mathbb{R}$ on a compact metric space is bounded and attains its extrema
(B) Every continuous function $f: X \to \mathbb{R}$ on a compact metric space is uniformly continuous
(C) Every infinite subset of a compact metric space has a limit point in $X$
(D) Every open cover of $X$ contains a finite subcover only if $X$ is a finite set
Correct Answer
A, B, C
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Step-by-Step KaTeX Derivation & Detailed Explanation

### 5-Stage Derivation & Analytical Solution: 1. **Stage 1: Governing Concept & Domain Context:** * This question evaluates **Fundamentals of Complex analysis** under *Complex analysis* in GATE PH. 2. **Stage 2: Mathematical Derivation:** * Extreme Value Theorem confirms A. Heine-Cantor theorem confirms uniform continuity (B). Bolzano-Weierstrass property holds for all compact metric spaces (C). Statement D is false because compact sets can have uncountably many elements (e.g. closed intervals $[a, b]$). 3. **Stage 3: Distractor Elimination Forensics:** * The evaluated correct answer is derived using standard physical equations. * Distractor values correspond to typical unit conversion omissions or inverted formulas. 4. **Stage 4: Common Student Trap:** * *Trap:* Believing that compact sets must be finite. *Reference: George B. Arfken, Hans J. Weber, Mathematical Methods for Physicists (Academic Press).*
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