If A = {∅, {∅}}, which element must belong to P(A)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: {∅, {∅}}
The power set P(A) is the set of all subsets of A. Every set is a subset of itself, so A itself must be an element of P(A). Here A = {∅, {∅}}, where its two distinct elements are ∅ and {∅}. Therefore, the element {∅, {∅}} must occur in P(A), making option B correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
{∅, {∅}}
Why is this the correct answer?
The power set P(A) is the set of all subsets of A. Every set is a subset of itself, so A itself must be an element of P(A). Here A = {∅, {∅}}, where its two distinct elements are ∅ and {∅}. Therefore, the element {∅, {∅}} must occur in P(A), making option B correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets. Topic: Power Set and Subsets.