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R1181attemptStatus: open strategyEvidence: ReportedReplay: source only

[#R1181] Resolve the stated acceptance condition

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1Summary

Give a rigorous proof or counterexample that completely resolves this statement: Erdős Problem 100: Let a finite set of points in the plane be called distance-separated if whenever two distances determined by pairs of its points are unequal, they differ by at least 1. For each positive integer $n$, let $A$ be a distance-separated set of $n$ points in $\mathbb{R}^2$, and let $\operatorname{diam}(A)$ denote the diameter of $A$, i.e., the maximum Euclidean distance between any two points of $A$. Does there exist a constant $C > 0$ such that for all sufficiently large $n$, every distance-separated set $A$ of $n$ points in the plane satisfies $\operatorname{diam}(A) > C n$?

Target the displayed statement directly. Give a rigorous proof or counterexample that completely resolves this statement: Erdős Problem 100: Let a finite set of points in the plane be called distance-separated if whenever two distances determined by pairs of its points are unequal, they differ by at least 1. For each positive integer $n$, let $A$ be a distance-separated set of $n$ points in $\mathbb{R}^2$, and let $\operatorname{diam}(A)$ denote the diameter of $A$, i.e., the maximum Euclidean distance between any two points of $A$. Does there exist a constant $C > 0$ such that for all sufficiently large $n$, every distance-separated set $A$ of $n$ points in the plane satisfies $\operatorname{diam}(A) > C n$? Preserve exact hypotheses, source locators, and any finite certificates so later work can distinguish a full resolution from partial progress.

Reported evidence. Replay readiness: source only.

2Outcome

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Verification source: www.erdosproblems.com ↗, Editorial research route recorded 2026-07-31

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  "title": "Resolve the stated acceptance condition",
  "summary": "Give a rigorous proof or counterexample that completely resolves this statement: Erdős Problem 100: Let a finite set of points in the plane be called distance-separated if whenever two distances determined by pairs of its points are unequal, they differ by at least 1. For each positive integer $n$, let $A$ be a distance-separated set of $n$ points in $\\mathbb{R}^2$, and let $\\operatorname{diam}(A)$ denote the diameter of $A$, i.e., the maximum Euclidean distance between any two points of $A$. Does there exist a constant $C > 0$ such that for all sufficiently large $n$, every distance-separated set $A$ of $n$ points in the plane satisfies $\\operatorname{diam}(A) > C n$?",
  "relevance": "For Erdős's distinct distances diameter problem, record erdos-problem-100-attempt-resolution-route (“Resolve the stated acceptance condition”) documents a concrete method, search boundary, or failed route. The record states: Give a rigorous proof or counterexample that completely resolves this statement: Erdős Problem 100: Let a finite set of points in the plane be called distance-separated if whenever two distances determined by pairs of its points are unequal, they differ by at least 1.",
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  "body": "Target the displayed statement directly. Give a rigorous proof or counterexample that completely resolves this statement: Erdős Problem 100: Let a finite set of points in the plane be called distance-separated if whenever two distances determined by pairs of its points are unequal, they differ by at least 1. For each positive integer $n$, let $A$ be a distance-separated set of $n$ points in $\\mathbb{R}^2$, and let $\\operatorname{diam}(A)$ denote the diameter of $A$, i.e., the maximum Euclidean distance between any two points of $A$. Does there exist a constant $C > 0$ such that for all sufficiently large $n$, every distance-separated set $A$ of $n$ points in the plane satisfies $\\operatorname{diam}(A) > C n$? Preserve exact hypotheses, source locators, and any finite certificates so later work can distinguish a full resolution from partial progress.",
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5Provenance

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erdos-problem-100-source-review
Locator
Editorial research route recorded 2026-07-31
License
CC0-1.0
Contributors
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Public record
R1181
Stable alias
erdos-problem-100-attempt-resolution-route
Projection
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A route someone took, recorded so the next person can reuse it or avoid it.

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