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What are logical connectives and how are they used in logic?
Logical connectives are symbols or words used to combine or modify propositions in logic. They are used to create complex statements by combining simpler statements using operators such as AND, OR, NOT, IF-THEN, and IF AND ONLY IF.
Name and explain three commonly used logical connectives.
Three commonly used logical connectives are AND, OR, and NOT. AND represents conjunction, where both statements must be true for the compound statement to be true. OR represents disjunction, where at least one of the statements must be true for the compound statement to be true. NOT represents negation, where the truth value of the statement is reversed.
Provide an example of a compound statement that uses a logical connective.
An example of a compound statement that uses a logical connective is 'If it is raining, then I will bring an umbrella'. Here, 'If it is raining' and 'I will bring an umbrella' are the simpler statements, and the logical connective used is IF-THEN.
Study Notes
Logical Connectives
- Logical connectives are used to combine statements in logic, allowing us to form more complex sentences that express relationships between statements.
Commonly Used Logical Connectives
- Negation (NOT): denies the truth of a statement, represented by the symbol ¬
- Conjunction (AND): combines two statements, both of which must be true for the entire statement to be true, represented by the symbol ∧
- Disjunction (OR): combines two statements, where at least one of the statements must be true for the entire statement to be true, represented by the symbol ∨
Compound Statement Example
- Example of a compound statement: "It is raining (p) and the street is wet (q)" - This statement uses the conjunction connective (AND) to combine two simple statements.
Test your knowledge on logical connectives with this quiz! Learn about the role of logical connectives in logic and explore three commonly used ones. Challenge yourself with an example of a compound statement that uses a logical connective.
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