Practice Primality Testing Algorithms - 12.1.6 | 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 for prime p?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between primes and modular arithmetic.

Question 2

Easy

Provide an example of a Carmichael number.

💡 Hint: Carmichael numbers are always composite.

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Question 1

According to Fermat's Little Theorem, if p is prime and a is coprime to p, what is true?

  • `a^p ≡ 0 mod p`
  • `a^(p-1) ≡ 1 mod p`
  • `p^a ≡ a mod p`

💡 Hint: Recall the main statement of the theorem.

Question 2

Are Carmichael numbers always prime?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think of their definition and characteristics.

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Question 1

Prove that 341 is a Carmichael number using Fermat's test for a random base.

💡 Hint: Pick bases carefully that are less than `341`.

Question 2

Create a detailed algorithm that efficiently uses Fermat's theorem to compute a^b mod p, explaining each step.

💡 Hint: Think about employing the divide-and-conquer strategy!

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