Practice Symmetric Closure - 18.7.2 | 18. Operations on Relations | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What is a symmetric relation?

💡 Hint: Think about the definition of symmetry.

Question 2

Easy

If R = {(1, 2)}, is this symmetric? What would be its closure?

💡 Hint: Check if you can find the inverse of the only pair.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of symmetric closure?

  • To ensure pairs are reciprocated
  • To add arbitrary pairs
  • To narrow down the relation

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of symmetry in relations.

Question 2

True or False: All relations are symmetric by default.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the conditions that define symmetry.

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Question 1

Given the relation R = {(1, 2), (2, 3)}, compute its symmetric closure and explain your steps.

💡 Hint: List all pairs and their inverses systematically.

Question 2

Evaluate the necessity of minimal expansion in creating symmetric closures by discussing an example.

💡 Hint: Consider how adding too many pairs can overcomplicate the relation.

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