Practice Intuition behind the Pumping Lemma - 2.9.2 | Module 2: Deterministic Finite Automata (DFA) and Regular Languages | Theory of Computation
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2.9.2 - Intuition behind the Pumping Lemma

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the Pumping Lemma?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of it as a tool used in language theory.

Question 2

Easy

Define a regular language.

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's a type of language in formal theory.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does the Pumping Lemma state about a regular language?

  • It cannot be empty.
  • It can be pumped.
  • It cannot be represented by a DFA.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the criteria established by the lemma.

Question 2

True or False: The Pumping Lemma can only apply to infinite languages.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall that finite automata can recognize certain finite languages too.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Show that the language L={a^n | n is a prime number} is not regular using the Pumping Lemma.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on how p being prime affects division.

Question 2

Construct a proof using the Pumping Lemma that language L={ww | w in {0,1}*} is non-regular.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Revisit how the symmetry in 'w' would be disrupted.

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