Question:

Let \( R \) be the relation over the set \( A \) of all straight lines in a plane such that \( l_1 \, R \, l_2 \iff l_1 \) is parallel to \( l_2 \). Then \( R \) is:

Updated On: Nov 15, 2024
  • Symmetric
  • An Equivalence relation
  • Transitive
  • Reflexive
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The relation R is defined as l1R l2l1 is parallel to l2. To check if R is an equivalence relation, we need to verify the following properties:

Reflexivity: A line is parallel to itself, so l1R l1 holds for all l1, so the relation is reflexive.

Symmetry: If l1 is parallel to l2, then l2 is parallel to l1, so the relation is symmetric.

Transitivity: If l1 is parallel to l2, and l2 is parallel to l3, then l1 is parallel to l3, so the relation is transitive.

Since all three properties hold, the relation R is an equivalence relation.

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