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Naturality of the cap product (f∗​(x⌢f∗α)=f∗​x⌢α)

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For a singular simplex σ of dimension n and a degree-p cochain, use σ⌢α=α(σ∣[v0​,…,vp​])σ∣[vp​,…,vn​], setting the result to zero if p>n. A continuous map f commutes with both face restrictions, and the pullback cochain evaluates by composing with f. Therefore f∗​(σ⌢f∗α)=(f∘σ)⌢α already on chains. Passing to homology and cohomology proves the displayed cap product identity.

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