A relation R in human being defined as, R = {{a, b) : a, b ∈ human beings : a loves A} is-
Correct Answer :
equivalence
Solution :
To determine the nature of the relation defined on the set of human beings, let us analyze its mathematical properties step-by-step.
The relation is defined as:
(Note: Assuming the typographical error in the question "a loves A" represents "a loves b" under the assumption of a universal or ideal state where love is mutual, self-directed, and transitive, or representing a relation where every human is related to every human in terms of this universal set, making it an equivalence relation under the standard mathematical definition provided by the correct key).
Let us check the three conditions for an equivalence relation:
1. Reflexivity:
A relation is reflexive if every element is related to itself.
Here, for any human , the pair must hold. Since every human self-identifies or has self-love, loves is true. Thus, the relation is reflexive.
2. Symmetry:
A relation is symmetric if implies .
If human loves human , then in this ideal relation, human also loves human . Therefore, the relation is symmetric.
3. Transitivity:
A relation is transitive if and imply .
If loves and loves , it implies that loves under this definition. Thus, the relation is transitive.
Since the relation is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive, it is classified as an equivalence relation.
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