Practice Examples and Concluding Thoughts - 12.5 | 12. Introduction to Fermat’s Little Theorem and Primality Testing | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What does Fermat's Little Theorem state?

💡 Hint: Look at the conditions involving p and a.

Question 2

Easy

Define a Carmichael number.

💡 Hint: Think of numbers that behave like primes under certain tests.

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Question 1

What is the significance of Fermat's Little Theorem?

  • Proves all numbers are primes
  • Forms a basis for primality testing
  • Is irrelevant

💡 Hint: Consider its applications in real-life situations.

Question 2

True or False: All composite numbers can be identified using Fermat's Little Theorem.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think critically about the exceptions in number theory.

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Question 1

Prove that 341 is a false prime using Fermat's theorem.

💡 Hint: Use a base like 2 or 3, and calculate carefully.

Question 2

Describe an efficient way to test for Carmichael numbers and implement it in a function.

💡 Hint: Look up conditions for known Carmichael numbers.

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