Problem 1
A continuous H:X×[0,1]→Y with H(x,0)=f(x) and H(x,1)=g(x).
Faculty solution guide
Homotopy as Continuous Deformation
Accept equivalent mathematically correct reasoning. Require explicit definitions, theorem hypotheses, proof structure, verification, and limitations.
Problem 2
Identify the first invalid inference, missing hypothesis, quantifier error, unjustified limit interchange, or unproved existence claim; then supply a valid repair.
Problem 3
A complete response explicitly states the definitions, domain, hypotheses, exact target, and theorem dependencies for Homotopy as Continuous Deformation.
Problem 4
The argument must address constructing homotopies and proving homotopy is an equivalence relation with each nontrivial step justified and the final conclusion restated.
Problem 5
A strong application explains the mathematical model in robot motion, periodic systems, knot complements, phase spaces, and obstruction theory, verifies conditions, and names at least one limitation.
Problem 6
Accept a second valid proof, a counterexample showing necessity of a hypothesis, an independent estimate, or a reproducible finite check that is correctly described as supporting evidence.