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List the maximal elements in the partial order.List the minimal elements in the partial order.
List all the elements that are comparable to 
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The diagram you uploaded illustrates a partial order \( R \) with elements \( a, b, c, d, e \), and directed arrows indicating the ordering relationships. 

Let's break down the information to answer your questions:

### 1. Maximal Elements:
Maximal elements in a partial order are elements that are not less than any other element (i.e., there are no arrows going out from these elements to other elements, except possibly to themselves).

- In the diagram, the element \( d \) has no arrows leading out to other elements (other than possibly to itself). Therefore, \( d \) is a **maximal element**.

### 2. Minimal Elements:
Minimal elements are elements that are not greater than any other element (i.e., no arrows point to them from other elements, except possibly from themselves).

- In the diagram, element \( a \) has no incoming arrows except a loop to itself. So, \( a \) is a **minimal element**.
- Similarly, element \( e \) also has no incoming arrows except a loop to itself. Hence, \( e \) is also a **minimal element**.

### 3. Elements Comparable to \( e \):
Elements are said to be comparable to another element if there is a directed path (arrows) between them.

- From the diagram, \( e \) has only a loop arrow to itself. This means \( e \) is only comparable to itself.

### Summary:
- **Maximal elements**: \( d \)
- **Minimal elements**: \( a, e \)
- **Elements comparable to \( e \)**: \( e \) (only comparable to itself)

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### Related Questions:
1. What are the maximal and minimal elements of a set in the general case of a poset?
2. What are the comparable elements of \( a \) in this partial order?
3. Can there be more than one maximal or minimal element in a partial order?
4. How can one determine if two elements are comparable in a partial order?
5. What are the reflexive, antisymmetric, and transitive properties of a partial order?

### Tip:
In a partial order, elements that are incomparable don't have a directed path connecting them in either direction.

List the maximal elements in the partial order. List the minimal elements in the partial order. List all the elements that are comparable to e.

Understand how to identify the maximal and minimal elements in a partial order using a directed graph. In this example, the partial order R contains five elements (a, b, c, d, e). The solution breaks down the maximal, minimal, and comparable elements based on the diagram. Suitable for students in Grades 9-12.

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