Practice Reflexive vs. Symmetric Relations - 17.2.3 | 17. Irreflexive Relation | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What is an irreflexive relation?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens with self-loops.

Question 2

Easy

Can a relation be both reflexive and irreflexive? Under what condition?

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of having no elements.

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Question 1

What is a symmetric relation?

  • A. If (a
  • b) exists
  • then (b
  • a) must also exist.
  • B. A relation with no self-loops.
  • C. A relation that is always reflexive.

💡 Hint: Think about pairs relating to each other.

Question 2

True or False: An empty relation can be considered symmetric.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the conditions for relations in the absence of elements.

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Question 1

Given a set A = {1, 2, 3, 4} and a relation defined as R = {(1, 2), (2, 1), (3, 4)}, determine if R is symmetric, asymmetric, or neither.

💡 Hint: Identify the pairs and their relationships.

Question 2

Prove or disprove: A relation can be both asymmetric and antisymmetric.

💡 Hint: Consider the definitions closely.

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