Practice - Comparison of set P with Π*
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Practice Questions
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What is a finite alphabet?
💡 Hint: Think of letters of the English alphabet.
What is Π*?
💡 Hint: Consider how many ways you can combine letters.
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What does it mean for a set to be countable?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would list items.
Is the set P (valid programs) countable?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of valid programs.
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Prove that the set of all possible strings from an alphabet {x, y, z} is countable.
💡 Hint: Start with the shortest strings and build up.
If you had an infinite number of valid programs, how would you ensure that each one can be included in your enumeration?
💡 Hint: Analyze the structure of valid programs.
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