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2 - shift is 13 3 - same as shift of 13 4 - N is a shift of 13, key repeats 5 - same as 4, repeated key 8 - true, value of A is 0, no effect
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1 - shift is 22 3 - equivalent of shift of 22
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No, both 4 gives ARENA, 13 gives RIVER, so they cannot decide.
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No, information is lost Encryption function is not a bijection
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Begin by constructing 5x5 grid:
Text to encrypt: “MEET ME AT HAMMERSMITH BRIDGE TONIGHT” Using the filler
| ME | ET | ME | AT | HA | MX | ME | RS | MI | TH | BR | ID | ME | TO | NI | GH | TX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GD | DO | GD | RQ | AR | KY | GD | HD | NK | PR | DA | MS | OG | UP | GK | IC | QY |
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Keyword: RELATIONS Plaintext: TO BE OR NOT TO BE THAT IS THE QUESTION
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