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Topics in Relations And Functions
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Cartesian Product of Sets
- Cartesian product X × Y is the set of all ordered pairs (x,y) where x ∈ X and y ∈ Y
- If n(X) = p and n(Y) = q, then n(X × Y) = pq
- Order matters in Cartesian products: X × Y ≠ Y × X (unless X = Y)
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Relations
- A relation R from X to Y is any subset of X × Y
- Domain of R = set of all first elements in ordered pairs of R
- Range of R = set of all second elements in ordered pairs of R
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Functions
- A function f: X → Y is a special relation where each element in X maps to exactly one element in Y
- For functions: Domain = X, Co-domain = Y, Range ⊆ Y
- Vertical Line Test: A graph represents a function if every vertical line intersects it at most once
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Types of Functions
- Identity Function: f(x) = x for all x in domain
- Constant Function: f(x) = c for all x in domain
- Polynomial Function: f(x) = a₀ + a₁x + a₂x² + ... + aₙxⁿ
Key Concepts
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What topics are covered in Relations And Functions for NEST?
Relations And Functions is an important chapter in NEST Mathematics. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Cartesian Product of Sets, Relations, Functions, Types of Functions.
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Relations And Functions is a frequently tested chapter in NEST Mathematics. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 174 practice questions available for this chapter.
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