PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
PSC Miscellaneous 2012
Answer
2
Explanation
A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. 2 is the only even prime number and the smallest prime number.
Key Points
- > 2 is the smallest prime number
- > 2 is the only even prime number
- > 1 is not a prime number
Additional Information
- 1 is neither a prime nor a composite number.
- Prime numbers are infinite.
| Subject | Detail |
|---|---|
| Smallest Prime | 2 |
| Smallest Odd Prime | 3 |