MathematicsTypes of RelationsJEE Main 2005Easy
Visualized Solution (Hindi)
Defining Set A and Relation R
- Set A={3,6,9,12}
- Relation R={(3,3),(6,6),(9,9),(12,12),(6,12),(3,9),(3,12),(3,6)}
Checking Reflexivity
- A relation is reflexive if (a,a)∈R for all a∈A.
- Check elements: (3,3)∈R, (6,6)∈R, (9,9)∈R, (12,12)∈R.
- Conclusion: The relation is reflexive.
Checking Symmetry
- A relation is symmetric if (a,b)∈R⟹(b,a)∈R.
- Counter-example: (6,12)∈R but (12,6)∈/R.
- Conclusion: The relation is not symmetric.
Checking Transitivity
- A relation is transitive if (a,b)∈R and (b,c)∈R⟹(a,c)∈R.
- Example: (3,6)∈R and (6,12)∈R⟹(3,12)∈R.
- Example: (3,3)∈R and (3,6)∈R⟹(3,6)∈R.
- Conclusion: The relation is transitive.
Final Conclusion
- The relation is Reflexive and Transitive.
- It is not Symmetric.
- Final Answer: Reflexive and Transitive only.
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