Module Operations: A Comprehensive Guide for Abstract Algebra Students

Question 1

Given the module (ℤ6, +, 0), where ℤ6 is the set of integers modulo 6 and + is the usual addition operation modulo 6, what is the result of 5 + 3?

Accepted Answer

2

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8

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0

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10

Question 2

Given the module (ℤ12, +, 0), where ℤ12 is the set of integers modulo 12 and + is the usual addition operation modulo 12, what is the result of 7 - 5?

Accepted Answer

9

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2

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5

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0

Question 3

Within the context of module operations, what is the name given to the identity element for addition?

Accepted Answer

Additive identity

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Multiplicative identity

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Zero

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Unity

Question 4

In module operations, how is the result of subtracting (m_2) from (m_1) typically denoted?

Accepted Answer

m_1 - m_2

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m_2 - m_1

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-m_1 + m_2

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m_1 * (-m_2)

Question 5

In module operations, what does the associativity of addition imply?

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The order of adding elements does not affect the final result

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The module operation is commutative

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The addition operation has an identity element

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Multiplication is distributive over addition

Question 6

Which of the following options represents a valid example of a scalar multiple of an element in a module?

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2m

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m + m

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m * m

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m - m

Question 7

In a module over a ring, which property ensures that multiplying an element by the sum of two scalars is the same as multiplying by each scalar individually?

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Distributivity of scalar multiplication over addition

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Associativity of scalar multiplication

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Commutativity of scalar multiplication

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Identity element of scalar multiplication

Question 8

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a zero module?

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Every element is an additive identity

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Multiplying any element by any scalar results in the zero element

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The only submodule is the zero submodule

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The zero module is isomorphic to any other zero module

Question 9

In a left R-module, which property ensures that multiplying an element by the sum of two scalars results in the same element as multiplying by each scalar individually?

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Distributivity of scalar multiplication over addition

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Associativity of scalar multiplication

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Commutativity of scalar multiplication

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Identity element of scalar multiplication

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a module that is generated by a single element?

Accepted Answer

The module of all polynomials over a field F

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The module of all continuous functions on [0, 1] over the real numbers

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The module of all 2x2 matrices over a field F

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The module of all rational numbers over the integers

Question 11

In a module, which property ensures that multiplying an element by the additive identity of the ring results in the same element?

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Identity element of scalar multiplication

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Associativity of scalar multiplication

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Commutativity of scalar multiplication

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Distributivity of scalar multiplication over addition

Question 12

Which of the following statements about modules over a ring is true?

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Modules may not have a multiplicative identity element.

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Modules must always be commutative.

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Modules may have multiple additive identity elements.

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Modules are always isomorphic to vector spaces.

Question 13

Define a module, clearly outlining its essential characteristics and components (e.g., underlying set, operations).

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A module is an algebraic structure consisting of an underlying set, along with two operations: scalar multiplication and addition. These operations follow specific rules.

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A module is a mathematical object best represented as a table of numerical values.

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A module is a specialized type of ring where multiplication is commutative.

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A module is an algebraic entity primarily used in the study of vector spaces.

Question 14

In a module, scalar multiplication is NOT characterized by the property of:

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Commutativity

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Associativity

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Distributivity over addition

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Existence of an identity element

Question 15

To determine if a module M is cyclic, which of the following is NOT a necessary condition?

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M has a nonzero annihilator

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M is finitely generated

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M has a unique generator

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M is spanned by a finite set

Question 16

A sufficient condition for a module to be semisimple is:

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It is a direct sum of simple modules

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It is a cyclic module

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It has a unique maximal submodule

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It is finitely generated

Question 17

How do modules differ from vector spaces?

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Modules allow scalar multiplication by elements of a ring, while vector spaces require scalar multiplication by elements of a field.

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Modules do not require a zero element, unlike vector spaces.

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Vector spaces require an identity element, unlike modules.

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Modules are always finitely generated, while vector spaces can be infinite dimensional.

Question 18

Define an exact sequence of modules 0 → M → N → P → 0.

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The kernel of each homomorphism equals the image of the previous one.

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The cokernel of each homomorphism equals the kernel of the next one.

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The image of each homomorphism equals the kernel of the next one.

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The kernel of each homomorphism equals the cokernel of the previous one.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a property of scalar multiplication in modules?

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Non-associativity

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Closure

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Associativity with addition

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Identity element

Question 20

In a module, the operation that combines two module elements to produce a third module element is called:

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Addition

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Multiplication

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Subtraction

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Scalar multiplication

Question 21

Which of the following statements about module addition is true?

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Associative and commutative

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Neither associative nor commutative

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Commutative and non-associative

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Associative and non-commutative

Question 22

Which of the following is a necessary condition for a set to be a module?

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Closure under scalar multiplication and addition

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Associativity of scalar multiplication only

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Commutativity of scalar multiplication

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Closure under subtraction only

Question 23

The set of all n x n matrices with real entries, under matrix addition and scalar multiplication, forms a:

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Module

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Vector space

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Ring

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Field

Question 24

Consider module M over ring R and scalar r. For elements m, n in M, which property of scalar multiplication holds?

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r(m + n) = rm + rn

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rm + n = r(m + n)

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m + rn = rm + n

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r(m + n) = r + mn

Question 25

For a non-empty subset S of module M, which condition is both necessary and sufficient for S to be a submodule?

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S is closed under scalar multiplication and vector addition

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Every element of M can be expressed as a linear combination of elements from S

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S contains the additive identity of M

Question 26

Let M be a module over ring R and N a submodule of M. Which statement about N is true?

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N is itself a module over R

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M/N is always a field

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Every element of M belongs to N

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N is a subring of R

Question 27

In module M over ring R, given elements a, b in M, what can be concluded if a - b is in submodule N?

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Both a and b are elements of N

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a is in N, but b is not in N

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a is not in N, but b is in N

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Neither a nor b are in N

Question 28

Consider subset S in module M over ring R, where S = {rm | r in R, m in M}. Which statement about S is true?

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S is a submodule of M

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S is an ideal of R

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S is the entire module M

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S is a ring

Question 29

For module M over ring R, which condition is equivalent to M being a free module?

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M possesses a basis

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M is a submodule of a free module

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M is a finitely generated module

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M is a vector space

Question 30

Let M be a module over ring R, and N a submodule of M. Which of the following is true?

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The quotient set M/N forms a quotient module

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N/M is isomorphic to M

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M/N is a submodule of N

Question 31

Consider the ring R and the set of all polynomials with coefficients in R, denoted as R[x]. Which operations define a module structure on R[x]?

Accepted Answer

Polynomial addition and scalar multiplication by elements of R.

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Polynomial multiplication and scalar addition by elements of R.

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Polynomial differentiation and scalar multiplication by elements of R.

Question 32

Consider the set of all continuous functions from the interval [0, 1] to the real numbers, denoted as C[0, 1]. Which operations define a module structure on C[0, 1]?

Accepted Answer

Function addition and scalar multiplication by real numbers.

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Function composition and scalar addition by real numbers.

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Function differentiation and scalar multiplication by real numbers.

Question 33

Consider a left module M over a ring R and a submodule N of M. Which statement accurately describes the quotient module M/N?

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It possesses a left module structure over R.

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It is a vector space over the field of fractions of R.

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It is a submodule of N.

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It is structurally identical to the direct sum of M and N.

Question 34

In a module (M, +, 0) over a ring (R, +, 0, ·), which statement is true regarding the identity element for addition?

Accepted Answer

Only the element 0 can serve as the identity element for addition.

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There exist elements of M other than 0 that can serve as identity elements for addition.

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Every element of M can serve as the identity element for addition.

Question 35

Which statement is equivalent to the claim that "every element in a module (M, +, 0) has an additive inverse"?

Accepted Answer

(M, +, 0) is an abelian group.

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The set of invertible elements in M forms a group.

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(M, +, 0) is a cyclic group.

Question 36

Which statement is NOT necessarily true in a module (M, +, 0) over a ring (R, +, 0, ·)?

Accepted Answer

If a + b = a, then b = 0.

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If a - b = a, then b = 0.

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If ra = 0, then either r = 0 or a = 0.

Question 37

Let R be a ring and M be an R-module. The annihilator of M, denoted Ann(M), is defined as {r ∈ R | rm = 0 for all m ∈ M}. Which of the following is true about Ann(M)?

Accepted Answer

Ann(M) is an ideal of R.

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Ann(M) is always a ring with unity.

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Ann(M) is a submodule of M.

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Ann(M) is a vector space.

Question 38

Let M be a module over a ring R.  What is the additive inverse of an element 'a' in M?

Accepted Answer

-a

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The additive inverse does not exist in a module.

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0

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a + a

Question 39

Let M be a module over a field F. If m and n are elements of M, and a and b are elements of F, which of the following equations does NOT hold in general?

Accepted Answer

a(m + n) = (a + b)m + (a + b)n

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0m = 0

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(a + b)m = am + bm

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a(m + n) = am + an

Question 40

Let M be a module and S be a non-empty subset of M. Which of the following conditions is both necessary and sufficient for S to be a submodule of M?

Accepted Answer

S is closed under both scalar multiplication and module addition.

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S is closed under scalar multiplication only.

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S contains the zero vector of M.

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S is a subgroup of the additive group of M.

Question 41

The associativity of scalar multiplication in a module M over a ring R implies which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

For any r, s in R and m in M, (r * s) * m = r * (s * m).

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For any r in R and m in M, r * m = m * r.

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For any m in M, there exists a unique element -m such that m + (-m) = 0.

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For any m in M, 1 * m = m, where 1 is the multiplicative identity in R.

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental property of scalar multiplication in a module M over a ring R?

Accepted Answer

Commutativity: r * m = m * r for all r in R and m in M.

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Associativity: (r * s) * m = r * (s * m) for all r, s in R and m in M.

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Identity: 1 * m = m for all m in M, where 1 is the multiplicative identity in R.

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Distributivity over module addition: r * (m + n) = r * m + r * n for all r in R and m, n in M.

Question 43

Let M be a module over a ring R.  Which of the following statements is NOT true about the zero element (0) in M?

Accepted Answer

0 acts as the multiplicative identity for scalar multiplication: 0 * m = m for all m in M.

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The zero element is unique in M.

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0 is the additive identity for module addition: m + 0 = m for all m in M.

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For any scalar r in R, r * 0 = 0.

Question 44

Which of the following sets, equipped with the standard operations of matrix addition and scalar multiplication, forms a module over the ring of integers, Z?

Accepted Answer

The set of all 2x2 matrices with entries from Z.

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The set of all real numbers, R, with standard addition and multiplication.

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The set of all invertible 2x2 matrices with entries from Z.

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The set of all polynomials with real coefficients, where scalar multiplication is defined as multiplication by integers.

Question 45

Let M be a module over a ring R. Suppose r * m = 0, where r is an element of R and m is an element of M.  Which of the following statements MUST be true?

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Either r = 0, or m = 0, or both.

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m must be a generator of the module M.

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r must be a unit in R (i.e., r has a multiplicative inverse in R).

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R must be a field.

Question 46

Let R be a field and consider the vector space Rⁿ as a module over R. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the span of a finite set of vectors in Rⁿ?

Accepted Answer

The span of a finite set of vectors in Rⁿ forms a submodule of Rⁿ.

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The span of a finite set of vectors in Rⁿ, when equipped with vector addition and scalar multiplication, forms a field.

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The span of a finite set of vectors in Rⁿ is never closed under addition.

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The span of a finite set of vectors in Rⁿ forms a ring.

Question 47

Let M be a module over a ring R. Which of the following is a valid definition of a submodule of M?

Accepted Answer

A subset N of M that is closed under addition and scalar multiplication by elements in R.

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A subset N of M that is closed under addition but not necessarily under scalar multiplication.

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A subset N of M that is closed under scalar multiplication but not necessarily under addition.

Question 48

Let V be a vector space over a field F. Which of the following statements is ALWAYS TRUE about V?

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V is a module over F.

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V is a field.

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V is a ring.

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V is a group.

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of a module that is NOT a vector space?

Accepted Answer

The set of all 2x2 matrices with integer entries under matrix addition and scalar multiplication by integers.

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The set of all real numbers under ordinary addition and scalar multiplication by real numbers.

Question 50

Let $a$ be an element of a module $M$ over a ring $R$. What is the additive inverse of $a$?

Accepted Answer

An element $b$ in $M$ such that $a + b = b + a = 0$, where $0$ is the identity element in $M$.

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An element $b$ in $M$ such that $a \cdot b = 1$, where $1$ is the multiplicative identity in $R$.

Question 51

Which of the following statements is NOT true about scalar multiplication in a module $M$ over a ring $R$?

Accepted Answer

For all $r$ in $R$ and $a$, $b$ in $M$, $r(a + b) = ra + rb$.

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For all $r$, $s$ in $R$ and $a$ in $M$, $(rs)a = r(sa)$.

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For all $r$, $s$ in $R$ and $a$ in $M$, $(r + s)a = ra + sa$.

Question 52

Let $M$ be the set of all $2 \times 2$ matrices with real entries.  Which of the following operations does NOT make $M$ a module over the ring of real numbers?

Accepted Answer

Scalar multiplication defined by  $k \begin{bmatrix} a & b \ c & d \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} ka & 0 \ 0 & kd \end{bmatrix}$ for $k$ in $\mathbb{R}$.

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Standard matrix addition.

Question 53

If a module $M$ has the property that for any $a$, $b$ in $M$, there exists a unique element $x$ in $M$ such that $a + x = b$, then what can we conclude about $M$?

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$M$ is an abelian group under addition.

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$M$ is a vector space.

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$M$ is a field.

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$M$ is a ring.

Question 54

Let $V$ be a vector space over a field $F$. Which statement is true about the relationship between $V$ and modules?

Accepted Answer

Every vector space $V$ over a field $F$ is also a module over $F$.

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Vector spaces and modules are unrelated concepts.

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Every module is a vector space.

Question 55

Let $R$ be the ring of integers modulo $6$, and let $M$ be the set ${0, 2, 4}$ with addition and scalar multiplication defined modulo $6$. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

$M$ is a module over $R$.

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$M$ is not a module over $R$ because it does not have an additive identity.

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$M$ is not a module over $R$ because it is not closed under addition.

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$M$ is not a module over $R$ because scalar multiplication is not well-defined.

Question 56

Consider the module of polynomials with real coefficients, denoted $\mathbb{R}[x]$, over the ring of real numbers. What is the result of $(3x^2 + 2x + 1) + (2x^2 - x + 4)$?

Accepted Answer

$5x^2 + x + 5$

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$x^2 + 3x + 5$

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$5x^4 + x^2 + 5$

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Addition is not defined for this module.

Question 57

In the module $\mathbb{Z}_5$ over the ring $\mathbb{Z}$ (integers), what is the scalar product of $3$ and $4$?

Accepted Answer

$2$ (modulo $5$)

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$3$ (modulo $5$)

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$1$ (modulo $5$)

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$12$

Question 58

Let $N$ be a submodule of a module $M$ over a ring $R$.  Which of the following is NOT necessarily a submodule of $M$?

Accepted Answer

The set ${x + y | x \in N, y \in M}$

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The intersection of $N$ with any other submodule of $M$.

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The module $N$ itself.

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The singleton set ${0}$, where $0$ is the identity element in $M$.

Question 59

Which of the following is a necessary and sufficient condition for a non-empty subset $N$ of a module $M$ over a ring $R$ to be a submodule?

Accepted Answer

$N$ is closed under addition and scalar multiplication.

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$N$ is closed under addition only.

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$N$ contains the identity element of $M$.