Practice Primality Testing Algorithm Limitations - 12.3.2 | 12. Introduction to Fermat’s Little Theorem and Primality Testing | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is Fermat's Little Theorem?

💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to primes and modular arithmetic.

Question 2

Easy

Explain what a pseudo prime is.

💡 Hint: Consider an example of a composite number.

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Question 1

What does Fermat's Little Theorem state for a prime p?

  • a^(p-1) ≡ 1 (mod p)
  • a^(p) ≡ 1 (mod p)
  • p | a
  • gcd(a
  • p) = 0

💡 Hint: Recall the theorem definition directly.

Question 2

Is 341 a pseudo prime?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about its factors.

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Question 1

Prove that 561 is a Carmichael number by demonstrating it satisfies Fermat's theorem for all valid bases.

💡 Hint: Tackle it by considering GCD conditions for 3, 11, and 17, and apply Fermat's theorem.

Question 2

Find a composite number greater than 100 which is not a Carmichael number and explain why it fails the Fermat test.

💡 Hint: Test various bases and demonstrate a failure in at least one case.

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