Is zero a compiosit or prime
Mathematics · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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Zero is not considered a prime number or a composite number. By definition:
- A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. Since zero is not greater than 1, it doesn't meet the criteria for being a prime number.
- A composite number is a natural number greater than 1 that is not prime, meaning it has divisors other than 1 and itself. Since zero is not greater than 1, it doesn't fit the definition of a composite number either.