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Let A be the set of all points in a plane and let O be the origin. Show that the relation R = {(P, Q): P, Q ∈ A and OP = OQ} is an equivalence relation. |
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Answer» Consider O as the origin of the plane So R = {(P, Q): OP = OQ) By considering properties of relation R Symmetric: Consider P and Q as the two points in set A where (P, Q) ∈ R We can write it as OP = OQ where (Q, P) ∈ R So we get (P, Q) ∈ R and (Q, P) ∈ R for P, Q ∈ A Hence, R is symmetric. Reflexivity: Consider P as any point in set A where OP = OP We know that (P, P) ∈ R for all P ∈ A Hence, R is reflexive. Transitivity: Consider P, Q and S as three points in a set A where (P, Q) ∈ R and (Q, S) ∈ R We know that OP = OQ and OQ = OS So we get OP = OS where (P, S) ∈ R Hence, R is transitive Therefore, R is an equivalence relation. Consider P as a fixed point in set A and let Q be a point in set A where (P, Q) ∈ R We know that OP = OQ where Q moves in the plane that its distance from O. So we get O (0, 0) = OP So the locus of Q is a circle having centre at O and OP as the radius Therefore, the set of all points which is related to P passes through the point P having O as centre. |
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