Prime and Composite Numbers

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What is a prime number?

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A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

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What is a composite number?

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A composite number is a natural number greater than 1 that has more than two positive divisors.

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Is 1 a prime number?

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No, 1 is neither prime nor composite.

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What is the smallest prime number?

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The smallest prime number is 2.

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Is 2 a prime number?

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Yes, 2 is a prime number.

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Is 3 a prime number?

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Yes, 3 is a prime number.

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Is 4 a prime number?

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No, 4 is a composite number.

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Is 5 a prime number?

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Yes, 5 is a prime number.

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Is 6 a prime number?

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No, 6 is a composite number.

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What is the definition of a natural number?

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A natural number is a positive integer, starting from 1.