Step 1: Recall the properties of equivalence relations: a relation \( R \) is an equivalence relation if it is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive.
Step 2: - Reflexive: For every \( x \) in the given interval, \( x R x \) must hold. That is, we check if \( \sec^2 x - \tan^2 x = 1 \). This is true for all \( x \) in the interval \( \left[ 0, \frac{\pi}{2} \right] \), so the relation is reflexive.
- Symmetric: For the relation to be symmetric, if \( x R y \), then \( y R x \) must also hold. Since the equation involves both \( x \) and \( y \) in a symmetric manner, the relation is symmetric.
- Transitive: For transitivity, if \( x R y \) and \( y R z \), then \( x R z \) must hold. This property holds as well, meaning the relation is transitive. Thus, \( R \) is reflexive, symmetric, and transitive, so it is an equivalence relation.
Let p and q be two real numbers such that p + q = 3 and p4 + q4 = 369. Then
\((\frac{1}{p} + \frac{1}{q} )^{-2}\)
is equal to _______.
What will be the equilibrium constant of the given reaction carried out in a \(5 \,L\) vessel and having equilibrium amounts of \(A_2\) and \(A\) as \(0.5\) mole and \(2 \times 10^{-6}\) mole respectively?
The reaction : \(A_2 \rightleftharpoons 2A\)