Practice - Definition and Characteristics - 17.5.1
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Define an irreflexive relation and provide an example.
💡 Hint: Consider a simple set with two elements.
What describes a symmetric relation?
💡 Hint: Think about a mirror image in relation.
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What characterizes an irreflexive relation?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definitions of reflexive vs irreflexive.
True or False: A symmetric relation requires that both (a, b) and (b, a) are always present.
💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of 'if'.
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Create a set A with 4 elements and define your own irreflexive relation. Show its matrix representation.
💡 Hint: Remember no self-relating pairs.
Can a relation both be symmetric and asymmetric? Justify your answer with a counter-example.
💡 Hint: Analyze the definitions of each.
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