Practice Part C: Symmetric and Anti-Symmetric Relations - 21.5.3 | 21. Lecture -20 | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define a symmetric relation and provide one example.

💡 Hint: Think about relationships where both parties have mutual recognition.

Question 2

Easy

What characterizes an anti-symmetric relation?

💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where equality plays a role.

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Question 1

True or False: A symmetric relation must have both (a,b) and (b,a) present if one exists.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Check how the elements must relate to each other.

Question 2

Which of the following represents an example of an anti-symmetric relation?
A: (1,2) and (2,1)
B: (2,3) only
C: (4,4) both as (a,a) is acceptable

  • A
  • B
  • C

💡 Hint: Determine if either (a,b) or (b,a) can coexist.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a set of size 5, calculate the total number of symmetric relations. Show the step-by-step process.

💡 Hint: Recall the formula involves n choose pairs.

Question 2

Construct a set of elements and create both a symmetric and an anti-symmetric relation. Explain the choices.

💡 Hint: Think about the directionality involved.

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