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*For any sets <math>A, B</math>, <math>A \cap B \subseteq A</math> and <math>A \cap B \subseteq B</math>. Thus <math>A \cap B = A</math> if and only if <math>A \subseteq B</math>. | *For any sets <math>A, B</math>, <math>A \cap B \subseteq A</math> and <math>A \cap B \subseteq B</math>. Thus <math>A \cap B = A</math> if and only if <math>A \subseteq B</math>. | ||
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In [[geometry]], a [[line]] may be considered to be a set of [[point]]s with a particular property (the property of being on that line). Then the intersection of two lines reduces to the set definition of intersection. This also extends to other curves and surfaces. | In [[geometry]], a [[line]] may be considered to be a set of [[point]]s with a particular property (the property of being on that line). Then the intersection of two lines reduces to the set definition of intersection. This also extends to other curves and surfaces. | ||
Revision as of 23:10, 14 November 2007
Intersection is a property of multiple sets.
Definition
The intersection of two or more sets is the set of elements which are common to all of them. Thus, the intersection of the sets and is the set . The intersection of two or more sets is denoted by the symbol , so the preceding example could be written .
Notation
The intersection of and is denoted by
Properties
- For any sets , and . Thus if and only if .
Geometrical definition
In geometry, a line may be considered to be a set of points with a particular property (the property of being on that line). Then the intersection of two lines reduces to the set definition of intersection. This also extends to other curves and surfaces.
Especially in the geometric context, two objects are said to intersect if their intersection is non- empty.
See also
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