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Who developed the infinity symbol?
45. Who developed the infinity symbol?
- John Wallis
- Issac Newton
- Aryabhata
- Aristotle
Answer
The correct answer is: A) John Wallis
Explanation
English Mathematician John Wallis is credited with popularizing the infinity symbol () in its contemporary form in the 17th century. In his work "Arithmetica Infinitorum" published in 1655, he utilized the sign to depict the concept of infinity.