Practice Theorem on Characteristic of Finite Fields - 22.3.2 | 22. Finite Fields and Properties I | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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22.3.2 - Theorem on Characteristic of Finite Fields

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the characteristic of a finite field?

💡 Hint: Think about how many times you have to add 1 to get back to 0.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a field and its characteristic.

💡 Hint: Check what happens when you add 1 repeatedly.

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Question 1

What is the characteristic of a field?

  • The smallest prime number
  • The smallest positive integer such that m times 1 = 0
  • The number of elements in the field

💡 Hint: Think about how you derive 0 from repeatedly adding 1.

Question 2

True or False? The characteristic of a finite field can be a composite number.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of composite numbers.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create a finite field with a characteristic of a composite number and demonstrate why it leads to a contradiction.

💡 Hint: Identify the meaning behind composite numbers and their factors.

Question 2

Investigate the properties of a finite field of characteristic 7 and discuss its closure under operations.

💡 Hint: Each operation shouldn't produce an element outside of 0-6.

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