Consider the following finite automata F1 that accepts a language L

F1 SSC Priya 6-2-24 D13

Let F2 be a finite automata which is obtained by reversal of F1. Then which of the following is correct? 

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  1. L(F1) ≠ L(F2)
  2. L(F1) = L(F2)
  3. L(F1) ≤ L(F2)
  4. L(F1) ≥ L(F2)

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Option 2 : L(F1) = L(F2)
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The correct answer is L(F1) = L(F2)

EXPLANATION:

Finite automata, also known as finite state machines, are abstract machines utilized in computer science and mathematical computations. They serve as a simple model for computation, providing a mathematical abstraction to describe and understand various systems' behaviors.

A finite automaton can be formally defined as a 5-tuple (Q, Σ, δ, q0, F) where:

  • Q is a finite set of states.
  • Σ (Sigma) is a finite set of symbols, called the alphabet of the automaton.
  • δ (delta) is the transition function. It takes two arguments - a state and an input symbol, and returns the next state. δ : Q x Σ → Q
  • q0 is the initial state from which any input is processed (q0 ∈ Q).
  • F is a set of final state/states of Q (F ⊆ Q).

F1:

F1 SSC Priya 6-2-24 D13

F2:  Reversal of F1

F1 SSC Priyas 6-2-24 D14

Both are accept same string so L(F1) = L(F2)

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