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Let L denote the set of all straight lines in a plane. Let a relation R be defined by lRm if and only if l is perpendicular to m ∀ l, m ∈ L. Then R is ______.

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Let L denote the set of all straight lines in a plane. Let a relation R be defined by lRm if and only if l is perpendicular to m ∀ l, m ∈ L. Then R is ______.

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  • Reflexive

  • Symmetric

  • Transitive

  • None of these

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Let L denote the set of all straight lines in a plane. Let a relation R be defined by lRm if and only if l is perpendicular to m ∀ l, m ∈ L. Then R is symmetric.

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