A database system utilizes relational algebra. If a query involving a union operation results in increased cardinality, which cause explains this outcome?

💡 Explanation

The cardinality increases in set theory when two disjoint sets are united because all elements from both sets are included, therefore increasing the size of the resulting set, rather than if there were overlapping elements, attributes, or subsets.

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