Showing posts with label Proof by contradiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Proof by contradiction. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Prove that $\sin 10^{\circ}>\dfrac{1}{6}$.

Another heuristic problem solving technique that is so popular and widely use is called "Prove by Contradiction" technique.

Euclid's beautiful proof by contradiction to show there are infinitely many prime numbers is one of the most mind-boggling method to prove something is true that leave us speechless with absolute admiration.