Practice Existence of Maximal and Minimal Elements - 24.2.3 | 23. Cover of an Element in a Poset - part B | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define a maximal element in a poset with an example.

💡 Hint: Think about the largest number in a small set.

Question 2

Easy

What is a minimal element?

💡 Hint: Consider the smallest number in a sorted list.

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Question 1

What is a maximal element in a poset?

  • An element that is less than others
  • An element that cannot have elements above it
  • An element with no relations

💡 Hint: Think of the highest point in a hierarchy.

Question 2

In a poset, can an element be both maximal and minimal?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about a single point set.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a poset defined by the relationships 1 < 2, 2 < 3, and 1 < 3. Define which elements are maximal, minimal, greatest, and least.

💡 Hint: Draw a Hasse diagram to visualize.

Question 2

Create an example of a poset that has more than one maximal element but no least element.

💡 Hint: Think about relations which do not connect all elements.

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