The subset relation defined on a power set is:

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The subset relation defined on a power set is:

  1. A.

    Reflexive and symmetric only

  2. B.

    Equivalence relation

  3. C.

    Irreflexive and transitive only

  4. D.

    Partial ordered relation

  5. E.

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Correct answer: D

Subset relation ⊆ on a power set satisfies:

  • Reflexive: A⊆A

  • Antisymmetric: A⊆B A⊆B and B⊆A⇒A=B B⊆A⇒A=B

  • Transitive: A⊆B,B⊆C⇒A⊆C then A⊆C

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