Practice - Part C: Symmetric and Anti-Symmetric Relations
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Practice Questions
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Define a symmetric relation and provide one example.
💡 Hint: Think about relationships where both parties have mutual recognition.
What characterizes an anti-symmetric relation?
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where equality plays a role.
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True or False: A symmetric relation must have both (a,b) and (b,a) present if one exists.
💡 Hint: Check how the elements must relate to each other.
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
💡 Hint: Determine if either (a,b) or (b,a) can coexist.
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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.
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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