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(a1, a2) ∈R implies that (a2, a1) ∈ R, for all a1, a2∈A. This condition is for which of the following relations?

Options

A

Equivalence relation

B

Reflexive relation

C

Symmetric relation

D

Universal relation

Correct Answer :

Symmetric relation

Solution :

The correct option is Symmetric relation.

In set theory, a binary relation R defined on a set A is a collection of ordered pairs (x,y) where x,yA.

Relations are classified into different types based on specific conditions:
1. Reflexive relation: A relation R on a set A is reflexive if every element of A is related to itself. That is, (a,a)R for all aA.
2. Symmetric relation: A relation R on a set A is symmetric if whenever an element a1 is related to a2, then a2 is also related to a1. In mathematical notation, this is expressed as: if (a1,a2)R, then (a2,a1)R for all a1,a2A.
3. Equivalence relation: A relation is an equivalence relation if it is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.
4. Universal relation: A relation in which every element of set A is related to every element of set A, i.e., R=A×A.

Since the given condition states that (a1,a2)R implies (a2,a1)R for all a1,a2A, this directly matches the definition of a Symmetric relation.

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