Practice Uncomputable Functions (8) - Uncomputable Functions - Discrete Mathematics - Vol 2
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Uncomputable Functions

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define a computable function.

💡 Hint: Think about whether a program can calculate the output for every input.

Question 2 Easy

What is an uncomputable function?

💡 Hint: Consider what might prevent a program from being able to find an answer.

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Question 1

What defines a computable function?

A function computable in polynomial time
A function with a corresponding program
Any function created in a programming language

💡 Hint: Focus on what it means to have a program for every input.

Question 2

True or False: Uncomputable functions can be calculated with limitless resources.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the limits of computational power.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Select an uncomputable function and explain why it cannot be computed. Use references to countability.

💡 Hint: Focus on the interactions of infinite sets and the limits of computation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Devise a non-constructive proof that establishes the existence of an uncomputable function using Cantor's diagonalization.

💡 Hint: Utilize Cantor’s argument to clarify the discrepancy in function and program count.

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