Boolean Algebra Chapter 5 Flashcards

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What is Boolean algebra?

A set of rules and operations for working with variables whose values are either 0 or 1.

What does Boolean multiplication represent?

It represents the logical 'and' operation.

What does Boolean addition represent?

It represents the logical 'or' operation.

What is the definition of a complement in Boolean algebra?

The complement of an element reverses its value. Signup and view all the answers

What are Boolean variables?

Variables that can have a value of 1 or 0. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Boolean expression?

A combination of Boolean variables and operations. Signup and view all the answers

Boolean multiplication takes precedence over Boolean addition.

True Signup and view all the answers

When are two Boolean expressions considered equivalent?

If they have the same value for every possible combination of values assigned to the variables. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Idempotent laws, _ and _ are equal.

x + x = x, x * x = x Signup and view all the answers

According to the associative laws, _ and _ are equal.

(x + y) + z = x + (y + z), (xy)z = x(yz) Signup and view all the answers

According to the commutative laws, _ and _ are equal.

x + y = y + x, xy = yx Signup and view all the answers

According to the distributive laws, _ and _ are equal.

x + yz = (x + y)(x + z), x(y + z) = xy + xz Signup and view all the answers

According to the identity laws, _ and _ are equal.

x + 0 = x, x * 1 = x Signup and view all the answers

According to the domination laws, _ and _ are equal.

x + 1 = 1, x * 0 = 0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the double complement law?

x(bar)(bar) = x Signup and view all the answers

What are DeMorgan's laws?

(x + y)(bar) = x(bar)y(bar), (xy)(bar) = x(bar) + y(bar) Signup and view all the answers

What do absorption laws state?

x + (xy) = x, x(x + y) = x Signup and view all the answers

How do you find a Boolean expression equivalent to a Boolean function defined by an input/output table?

Find the rows where the value of f is 1 and add them together. Signup and view all the answers

What does functionally complete mean?

A set of operations is functionally complete if any Boolean function can be expressed using only those operations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Boolean satisfiability problem?

It asks whether it is possible to assign variable values so that the expression evaluates to 1. Signup and view all the answers

What are gates in the context of Boolean algebra?

Electrical devices that process Boolean input values to produce an output. Signup and view all the answers

What does an AND gate do?

It computes Boolean multiplication. Signup and view all the answers

What does an OR gate do?

It computes Boolean addition. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an inverter?

It computes the complement. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a combinatorial circuit?

Its output depends only on the current input values. Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps of circuit design?

Build an input/output table, construct a Boolean expression, and create a digital circuit. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Boolean Algebra Fundamentals

Boolean algebra operates with variables that can only take values 0 or 1.
Core operations include Boolean multiplication (AND) and Boolean addition (OR).

Basic Operations

Boolean Multiplication (AND): Denoted by a multiplication symbol; results mirror logical conjunction (∧).
Boolean Addition (OR): Denoted by +; follows addition rules but restricts outcomes to 0 or 1.

Complements

The complement of a Boolean variable reverses its value, represented with a bar symbol, analogous to the logical NOT (¬) operation.

Boolean Variables and Expressions

Boolean variables can only be 1 or 0.
Boolean expressions are formed using Boolean operations on variables or constants, influenced by operation order.

Precedence Rules

Boolean multiplication takes precedence over addition.
Complements are evaluated immediately after the expression under the bar.
Parentheses can adjust the order of operations.

Equivalence and Laws

Two Boolean expressions are equivalent if they yield the same output for all variable combinations.
Idempotent Laws: x + x = x; x * x = x.
Associative Laws: (x + y) + z = x + (y + z); (xy)z = x(yz).
Commutative Laws: x + y = y + x; xy = yx.
Distributive Laws: x + yz = (x + y)(x + z); x(y + z) = xy + xz.
Identity Laws: x + 0 = x; x * 1 = x.
Domination Laws: x + 1 = 1; x * 0 = 0.
Double Complement Law: (x')' = x.
Complement Laws: x + x' = 1; 0' = 1; xx' = 0; 1' = 0.
DeMorgan's Laws: (x + y)' = x'y'; (xy)' = x' + y'.
Absorption Laws: x + xy = x; x(x + y) = x.

Boolean Function Basis

Find equivalent Boolean expressions via input/output tables by identifying rows where output f = 1.

Functional Completeness

A set of operations (addition, multiplication, complement) is functionally complete, allowing expression of any Boolean function in disjunctive normal form.

Boolean Satisfiability

The satisfiability problem (SAT) assesses if variable assignments can make a Boolean expression evaluate to 1.

Circuits and Gates

Circuits comprise gates that process Boolean inputs and generate outputs.
AND Gate: Computes Boolean multiplication (AND).
OR Gate: Computes Boolean addition (OR).
Inverter: Computes the complement.

Combinatorial Circuits

In combinatorial circuits, outputs depend solely on current inputs without memory of past states.

Circuit Design Steps

Create an input/output table for desired outputs.
Derive a Boolean expression reflecting the input/output relationship.
Design a digital circuit that realizes the Boolean expression.

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Enhance your understanding of Boolean Algebra with these flashcards focusing on Chapter 5. Each card explains key concepts such as Boolean multiplication and addition, making it easier to grasp these fundamental operations. Perfect for students looking to solidify their knowledge in this essential area of mathematics.