MathematicsTypes of RelationsJEE Main 2004Easy
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Set (Domain)
Set (Codomain)

Visualizing the Relation

  • Given Set
  • Relation

Checking Reflexivity

  • A relation is reflexive if for all .
  • Here, , , etc.
  • Therefore, is not reflexive.

Checking Symmetry

  • A relation is symmetric if .
  • Check pairs:
  • and (Symmetric for this pair)
  • and (Symmetric for this pair)
  • But, while .
  • Conclusion: is not symmetric.

Checking Transitivity

  • A relation is transitive if and .
  • Consider and .
  • For transitivity, must be in .
  • Since , the relation is not transitive.

Checking Function Property

  • A relation is a function if every element in the domain has exactly one image.
  • In , element is related to both and .
  • and .
  • Since one input has multiple outputs, is not a function.

Conclusion & Final Answer

  • Key Takeaway: To check relation types, test each definition against the given set of pairs.
  • Final Result: The relation is not symmetric because but .
  • Next Challenge: What minimum pairs must be added to to make it an equivalence relation?

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