Practice Finite Fields and Properties II - 1 | Overview 41 | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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Finite Fields and Properties II

1 - Finite Fields and Properties II

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the order of a finite field indicate?

💡 Hint: Think about the definition we explored in our discussions.

Question 2 Easy

Define an irreducible polynomial.

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of polynomial expressions.

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Question 1

What does the order of a finite field represent?

The total number of elements in the field
The maximum degree of polynomials
The characteristic of the field

💡 Hint: Think back to the definition we studied.

Question 2

True or False: The characteristic of a finite field is always a composite number.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall our definition of characteristic.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Prove that for any finite field F with characteristic p, the order is of the form p^r for some integer r > 0.

💡 Hint: Investigate how the mapping and linear combinations play a role.

Challenge 2 Hard

Construct the finite field of order 16 using an irreducible polynomial and verify the properties hold.

💡 Hint: Check the polynomial functions to ensure they adhere to defined field properties.

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