Zero

• Zero is a number in mathematics. It is symbolized by the numerical character “0.”
• It is considered to be an integer, and hence a rational number and a real number.
• It is not a prime number.

Properties Of Zero

• It is known as the additive identity.
  • Adding it to any number does not change the number’s identity or value.
  • Example: 2 + 0 = 2
• The product of 0 and any number is 0.
  • Example: 2 x 0 = 0; 0 x 0 = 0
  • This property is fundamental to the solution of nearly every problem in mathematics.
• Division by 0 is undefined.
  • Efforts to deal with such divisions led to Calculus.

Interesting Facts About Zero

• It is the only number that can’t be represented in Roman numerals.
• It is neither positive nor negative. It is the only number with this property.
• It is the only number that has so many names such as nill, nought, naught, zilch, and zip.
• It was used as a placeholder in ancient cultures, such as the ancient Mayans and Babylonians.
• It got number status from “Indian dot”.
  • It was first described in 628 AD by the Indian astronomer and mathematician Brahmagupta.

Source

• Wikipedia
• Britannica