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Set Theory & Algebra Question 1:
If L = {1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 36} is the lattice find the number of complements 9 is having in the below given Hasse diagram?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Set Theory & Algebra Question 1 Detailed Solution
→ LUB of (9, 1) = 9
∴ 1 cannot be its complement
→ LUB of (9, 2) = 36
GLB of (9, 2) = 1
∴ 2 is its complement
→ LUB of (9, 3) = 9
∴ 3 cannot be its complement
→ LUB of (9, 4) = 36
GLB of (9, 4) = 1
∴ 4 is its complement
→ LUB of (9, 6) = 36
GUB of (9, 6) = 3
∴ 6 cannot be its complement
→ LUB of (9, 36) = 36
GUB of (9, 36) = 9
∴ 36 cannot be its complement
Complement 9 are: 2 and 4
Important Points:
GLB is greatest lower bound
LUB is least upper boundSet Theory & Algebra Question 2:
Logic gates required to built up a half adder circuit are,
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Set Theory & Algebra Question 2 Detailed Solution
A half adder circuit is basically made up of an a AND gate with XOR gate as shown below.
- A half adder is also known as XOR gate because XOR is applied to both inputs to produce the sum
- Half adder can add only two bits (A and B) and has nothing to do with the carry
- If the input to a half adder has a carry, then it will neglect it and adds only the A and B bits
- That means the binary addition process is not complete and that's why it is called a half adder
Sum (S) = A⊕B, Carry = A.B
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Sum |
CARRY |
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Set Theory & Algebra Question 3:
Which of the following is a functionally complete set of gates?
(i) NAND (ii) NOT
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Set Theory & Algebra Question 3 Detailed Solution
The Correct Answer is I but not II.
- NAND gate is a functionally complete set of gates.
- In the logic gate, a functionally complete collection of logical connectives or Boolean operators is one which can be used to express all possible truth tables by combining members of the set into a Boolean expression.
- A well-known complete set of connectors is {AND, NOT} and each of the singleton sets {NAND} is functionally complete, consisting of binary conjunction and negation.
- A NAND gate is a logic gate that generates a false output only if all its inputs are valid, so its output is complementary to that of an AND gate.
- A low output only results if all the inputs to the gate are high; a high output results if any input is low.
Key Points
Input A | Input B | Output |
0 | 0 | 1 |
0 | 1 | 1 |
1 | 0 | 1 |
1 | 1 | 0 |
Set Theory & Algebra Question 4:
How many combinations of non-null sets A, B, C are possible from the subsets of (2, 3, 5) satisfying the condition: (i) A is a subset of B, and (ii) B is a subset of C?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Set Theory & Algebra Question 4 Detailed Solution
Explanation:
The question is about non-null sets A, B, C \(\Rightarrow 4^3\) – (Any set is Empty)
Consider \(A = \phi\)
Universal set \(= \{2,3,5\}\) contains 3 elements \(\Rightarrow~ B~ has~ 2^3\) possible choices, and for each possible B set, we need to calculate possible sets of C. As \(B \subseteq C\), the elements present in the B, should be present in C. Remaining elements of Universal set has two choices; present in C or not present in C.
\(if ~B = \phi\) (number of elements in B = 0) \(\Rightarrow\) number of possible sets for \(C = 2^{n-0} = 2^3\)
\( \textbf{if B = \{1\}}\) (number of elements in B = 1) \(\Rightarrow\) number of possible sets for \(C = 2^{n-1} = 2^2\)
\( \textbf{if B = \{2\}}\) (number of elements in B = 1) \(\Rightarrow\) number of possible sets for \(C = 2^{n-1} = 2^2\)
\( \textbf{if B = \{3\}}\) (number of elements in B = 1) \(\Rightarrow\) number of possible sets for \(C = 2^{n-1} = 2^2\)
\( \textbf{if B = \{1, 2\}}\) (number of elements in B = 2) \(\Rightarrow\) number of possible sets for \(C = 2^{n-2} = 2^1\)
\( \textbf{if B = \{1, 3\}}\) (number of elements in B = 2) \(\Rightarrow\) number of possible sets for \(C = 2^{n-2} = 2^1\)
\(\textbf{if } B = \{2, 3\}\) (number of elements in B = 2) \(\Rightarrow\) number of possible sets for \(C = 2^{n-2} = 2^1\)
\(\textbf{if } B = \{1, 2, 3\}\) (number of elements in B = 3)} \(\Rightarrow\) number of possible sets for \(C = 2^{n-3} = 2^0\)
∴ \( \binom{n}{0} \cdot 2^n + \binom{n}{1} \cdot 2^{n-1} + \cdots + \binom{n}{r} \cdot 2^{n-r} \cdots + \binom{n}{n} \cdot 2^0 = (1 + 2)^n = 3^n = 3^3 = 27 \)
\(∴ \text{when } A = \phi, \text{ possible sets of B and C are 27} \)
Final answer = \(4^3 - 3^3 = 37\)
Set Theory & Algebra Question 5:
What is the range of the function f(x) = \(\sqrt{9-x^{2}}\) ?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Set Theory & Algebra Question 5 Detailed Solution
Concept use:
For Finding the Range of f(x): Convert the Function in the Form of Y then find out the domain of that function
Calculation:
\(√{9-x^{2}}\) = f(x) (given)
\(√{9-x^{2}}\) = y
Squaring both sides
y2 = 9 - x2
x2 = 9 - y2
x = √9 - y2
We can put y from -3 to 3
From the Given options [0, 3] Satisfied the Value of y
Top Set Theory & Algebra MCQ Objective Questions
Suppose that f : R → R is a continuous function on the interval [-3, 3] and a differentiable function in the interval (-3, 3) such that for every x in the interval, f'(x) ≤ 2. If f(-3) = 7, then f(3) is at most _______.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below) 19
Set Theory & Algebra Question 6 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFAnswer:19 to 19
Data
f: R -> R
continuous in [-3.3]
differentiable in (-3,3)
f(-3) = 7
f'(x) < = 2
Calculation:
=>f'(x) < = 2
Integrating both side from -3 to 3
\(\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 3}^3 f'\left( x \right)dx <= 2\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 3}^31dx\)
[f(3)-f(-3)] <= 2[3-(-3)]
f(3)<= 7 + 2(6)
f(3)<=19
What is the possible number of reflexive relations on a set of 5 elements?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Set Theory & Algebra Question 7 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFData:
Number of elements in a set = n = 5
Formula:
Total number of reflexive relations in a set = \(2^{n^2 -n}\)2n2−n
Calculation:
Total number of reflexive relations in a set = \(2^{5^2 -5} =2^{20}\)
So, the correct answer is 220
The Boolean function AB + AC is equivalent to ______.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Set Theory & Algebra Question 8 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFConcept:
Important Axioms and De Morgan's laws of Boolean Algebra:
- Double inversion \(\overline{\overline A} = A\)
- A . A = A
- A . \(\overline A \) = 0
- A + 1 = 1
- A + A = A
- A + \(\overline A \) = 1
De Morgan's laws:
Law 1: \(\overline {{\bf{A}} + {\bf{B}}} = \overline{A}\;.\overline B\)
Law 2: \(\overline {{\bf{A}}\;.{\bf{B}}} = \overline A +\overline B\)
Calculation:
Let the given function be Y
Y = AB + AC
Now expanding by using the important properties of boolean algebra:
Y = AB(C + C̅) + AC(B + B̅)
Y = ABC + ABC̅ + ACB + ACB̅
As ABC + ACB = ABC
Y = ABC + ABC̅ + ACB̅
Y can also be written as:
Y = ABC + ABC' + AB'C
Hence option (4) is the correct answer.
Important Points
Name |
AND Form |
OR Form |
Identity law |
1.A=A |
0+A=A |
Null Law |
0.A=0 |
1+A=1 |
Idempotent Law |
A.A=A |
A+A=A |
Inverse Law |
AA’=0 |
A+A’=1 |
Commutative Law |
AB=BA |
A+B=B+A |
Associative Law |
(AB)C |
(A+B)+C = A+(B+C) |
Distributive Law |
A+BC=(A+B)(A+C) |
A(B+C)=AB+AC |
Absorption Law |
A(A+B)=A |
A+AB=A |
De Morgan’s Law |
(AB)’=A’+B’ |
(A+B)’=A’B’ |
The domain of function log (log sin(x)) is
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Set Theory & Algebra Question 9 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFGeneral points:
- sin(x) is the function having a range between -1 and +1.
- Log(x) is defined only when x is positive and greater than zero.
log (sin(x)) is defined only when 0 < sin(x) ≤ 1, and then range will be (−∞,0]
So, log [log (sin(x))] is undefined as the logarithm of non-positive numbers isn’t defined for real numbers.
Hence, Domain of log [ log (sin(x))]: ∅ (empty set)
Also, Range of log [log (sin(x))]: ∅ (empty set)
If A = {2, 3, 4, 6, 8}, B = {3, 4, 5, 10 }, C = {4, 5, 6, 8, 10} find (A∩B)∪(A∩C).
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Set Theory & Algebra Question 10 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFConcept -
In set theory, the intersection and union are basic operations.
Union of two sets is defined as a set that contains all the values that occur in both sets without repetition.
The intersection of two sets is defined as a set that contains the values which are common to both sets.
Explanation -
A∩B = {3, 4}, A∩C = {4, 6, 8}
(A∩B)∪(A∩C) = {3, 4}∪{4, 6, 8}
= {3, 4, 6, 8}
Hence option(iii) is correct.
Let G be a group order 6, and H be a subgroup of G such that 1 < |H| < 6. Which one of the following options is correct?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Set Theory & Algebra Question 11 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFConcept
According to the Lagrange theorem order of subgroups must divide the order of the group.
Property of group says if a group has prime order then it is cyclic.
Explanation:
Since the order of G is 6. Therefore its subgroup may have order 1,2,3,6
H is one of its subgroups with condition 1< |H| <6 so H may be of order 2 or 3 which is prime
Hence H must be cyclic
The order of G is 6 which is not prime and hence it may or may not be cyclic
Therefore option 2 is correct
The symmetric difference of sets A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8} and B = {1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9} is
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Set Theory & Algebra Question 12 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFExplanation -
Symmetric difference of two sets is set which contains elements which are in exactly one set.
\(A\Delta B = (A-B) \cup (B-A)\)
= {2, 4, 9}
hence option (ii) is true.
Which logic gate is represented by following circuit?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Set Theory & Algebra Question 13 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFWhen two switches are connected in parallel, then the circuit acts as an OR gate
The input X is connected to output Y when at least one of the switch A and Switch B is closed.
A |
B |
Y |
Open (0) |
Open (0) |
OFF (0) |
Open (0) |
Close (1) |
ON (1) |
Close (1) |
Open (0) |
ON (1) |
Close (1) |
Close (1) |
ON (1) |
From the above truth table, the circuit diagram represents an OR gate i.e. (A + B)
When two switches are connected in series, then the circuit acts as an AND gate.
Now, the input X is connected to output Y when both the switch A and Switch B are closed.
A |
B |
Y |
Open (0) |
Open (0) |
OFF (0) |
Open (0) |
Close (1) |
OFF (0) |
Close (1) |
Open (0) |
OFF (0) |
Close (1) |
Close (1) |
ON (1) |
From the above truth table, the circuit diagram represents an AND gate i.e. Y = AB
Relation R is defined as
R = {(a, b) | (a - b) = km for some fixed integer m and a, b, k ∈ z}, then R is
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Set Theory & Algebra Question 14 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFConcept:
- A relation R in a set A is called
- Reflexive, if (a, a) є R, for every a є A,
For example, a relation that implies a line is parallel to another line is a reflexive relation since each line is parallel to itself.
- Symmetric, if (a1, a2) є R implies that (a2, a1) є R for all a1, a2 є A,
For example, a relation that implies a line is parallel to another line is a symmetric relation. For example, if line 1 is parallel to line 2, then line 2 is parallel to line 1.
- Transitive, if (a1, a2) є R and (a2, a3) є R implies that (a1, a3) є R for all a1, a2, a3 є A.
If a relation R is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive at once, then it is said to be an equivalence relation.
Calculation:
Given:
Relation R is defined by function R = {(a, b) | (a - b) = km for some fixed integer m and a, b, k ∈ z}.
1) For the same number a, R = a - a = 0 × m, where m is a fixed integer and 0 є z, hence the relation R is reflexive.
2) For two numbers (a, b) if R = a - b = km, where m is a fixed integer and k є z, then for (b, a), R = b - a = -(a - b) = -km, where -k є z. Hence relation R is symmetric.
3) Consider three numbers a, b, and c. If, for (a, b), R = a - b = km and for (b, c), R = b - c = lm, where m is a fixed integer and k, l є z, then for (a, c), R = a - c = a - b + b - c = km + lm = m(k + l), where (k + l) є z, since k, l є z. Hence relation R is transitive.
Hence, relation R is an equivalence relation.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
Logic gates required to built up a half adder circuit are,
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Set Theory & Algebra Question 15 Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFA half adder circuit is basically made up of an a AND gate with XOR gate as shown below.
- A half adder is also known as XOR gate because XOR is applied to both inputs to produce the sum
- Half adder can add only two bits (A and B) and has nothing to do with the carry
- If the input to a half adder has a carry, then it will neglect it and adds only the A and B bits
- That means the binary addition process is not complete and that's why it is called a half adder
Sum (S) = A⊕B, Carry = A.B
INPUTS |
OUTPUTS |
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B |
Sum |
CARRY |
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