Logic Chapter on Compound Propositions

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Which logical operator is used to denote negation?

  • ∧
  • ∨
  • →
  • ¬ (correct)

The conjunction operator (∧) is true if both propositions are false.

False (B)

What is the definition of a disjunction?

The disjunction of propositions p and q, denoted by p ∨ q, is true when at least one of the propositions is true.

In a conjunction, both statements must be ______ for the entire statement to be true.

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What logical connective is represented by the symbol →?

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What is the truth table for a conjunction?

<p>The truth table for conjunction p ∧ q is: T T T, T F F, F T F, F F F.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Compound Propositions

  • Comprise two or more propositions linked by logical connectors.
  • Enable the creation of new propositions using existing ones.

Logical Operators/Connectives

  • Functions to form new propositions from multiple existing propositions.
  • Precedence order of logical operators includes:
    • Negation (¬)
    • Conjunction (∧)
    • Disjunction (∨)
    • Implication (→)
    • Biconditional (↔)

Negation

  • Represents the opposite of a given statement.
  • Forms a new proposition from a single proposition.
  • Truth table indicates:
    • If p is true (T), ¬p is false (F).
    • If p is false (F), ¬p is true (T).
  • Example:
    • p: "Azam is a doctor."
    • ¬p: "Azam is not a doctor."

Conjunction

  • Defines the logical "and", denoted as p ∧ q.
  • True only when both propositions p and q are true; false otherwise.
  • Truth table shows:
    • T ∧ T = T
    • T ∧ F = F
    • F ∧ T = F
    • F ∧ F = F
  • Example:
    • p: "Rebecca’s PC has more than 16 GB free hard disk space."
    • q: "The processor in Rebecca’s PC runs faster than 1 GHz."
    • Conjunction p ∧ q: Both conditions must be true.

Disjunction

  • Represents the logical "or", denoted as p ∨ q.
  • False only when both propositions p and q are false; true otherwise.
  • Truth table indicates:
    • T ∨ T = T
    • T ∨ F = T
    • F ∨ T = T
    • F ∨ F = F
  • Example:
    • p: "Rebecca’s PC has more than 16 GB free hard disk space."
    • q: "The processor in Rebecca’s PC runs faster than 1 GHz."
    • Disjunction p ∨ q: At least one of the conditions must be true.

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