Practice Definition of Pseudoprimes - 12.4.1 | 12. Introduction to Fermat’s Little Theorem and Primality Testing | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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Question 1

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Define what a pseudoprime is.

💡 Hint: Think about the related concept of primality testing.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a Carmichael number.

💡 Hint: Recall that it satisfies specific conditions for all coprime bases.

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Question 1

What defines a pseudoprime?

  • A prime number
  • A composite number satisfying Fermat's Theorem
  • A number that is always prime

💡 Hint: Focus on its relation to Fermat’s theorem.

Question 2

True or False: All Carmichael numbers are pseudoprime.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of both concepts.

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Question 1

Prove that a number which is not a pseudoprime cannot pass primality tests for every base.

💡 Hint: Consider analyzing the conditions laid out by Fermat's theorem as you reason through.

Question 2

Given a composite number, demonstrate how to identify if it is a Carmichael number.

💡 Hint: Use the definition of Carmichael numbers to guide your reasoning.

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