Practice Example of an Equivalence Relation - 21.2 | 21. Equivalence Relation | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What does it mean for a relation to be reflexive?

💡 Hint: Think of a = a.

Question 2

Easy

Provide an example of a symmetric relation.

💡 Hint: Consider how relationships often work.

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Question 1

Which of the following properties is NOT required for a relation to be an equivalence relation?

  • Reflexivity
  • Symmetry
  • Irreflexivity

💡 Hint: What does reflexivity indicate?

Question 2

True or false: If a is related to b and b is related to c, then a is definitely related to c.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What property does this describe?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Formulate a real-world scenario that can be modeled as an equivalence relation and justify why it's an equivalence relation.

💡 Hint: Consider how grading could show equivalence among students.

Question 2

Explore if the relation 'is a sibling of' on a set of individuals forms an equivalence relation. Discuss the properties.

💡 Hint: Use logical family connections.

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