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Propositional Logic and Proof Methods
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Propositional Logic and Proof Methods

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What is a direct proof intended to show?

  • If p is true, q must be false.
  • If q is true, then p must also be true.
  • If p is true, then q is also true. (correct)
  • If p is false, then q must be true.

    • In propositional logic, what is meant by a vacuous proof?

  • Finding a counterexample to the hypothesis.
  • Proving that both p and q are true.
  • Demonstrating that an integer is even.
  • Showing that the statement is true because p is false. (correct)

    • What defines an integer as being odd?

  • It is not divisible by 2.
  • It can be expressed as $k^2$ for some integer k.
  • It can be expressed as $2k$ for some integer k.
  • It can be expressed as $2k + 1$ for some integer k. (correct)

    • What is a trivial proof intended to demonstrate?

    <p>It quickly proves a conditional statement under certain assumptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If both m and n are perfect squares, what can be concluded about nm?

    <p>nm is also a perfect square.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the Math Club example, what does the notation ~p represent?

    <p>Claire is not elected president.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a proof to be considered valid?

    <p>It must demonstrate that p can lead to q without contradiction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of proof demonstrates that a statement is true regardless of the conclusion?

    <p>Vacuous proof.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition needs to be satisfied for the implication statement $p \Rightarrow q$ to be true?

    <p>q is true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of propositional logic, what type of proof is obtained if q can be shown to be true?

    <p>Trivial proof</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the logic puzzle involving Tony and Pepper, if one person committed the murder, which of the following statements must reveal the murderer?

    <p>Tony's statement about Pepper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If all statements from Boy, Ogie, and Cristy are assumed true, who is guilty according to their testimonies?

    <p>Boy only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long will it take for 100 cats to kill 100 rats if 3 cats can kill 3 rats in 3 minutes?

    <p>3 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the analysis of logic puzzles, why are these puzzles significant for understanding rules of logic?

    <p>They illustrate how to apply logical reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If it is stated that four statements are true and four are false in the murder puzzle, which statement can be inferred?

    <p>One person is guilty among the suspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of logical statement describes the relationship in $p \Rightarrow q$?

    <p>Implication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a bit represent in computing?

    <p>A unit of information with two possible values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the output of an AND gate?

    <p>The output is high if both inputs are high</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What logical operation is performed by an inverter (NOT gate)?

    <p>Inverts the value of the input bit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the output of an OR gate when both inputs are low?

    <p>The output will be low</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the truth table for an AND gate, what is the output when X1 = 1 and X2 = 0?

    <p>0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which logical expression correctly represents the output of an AND gate with inputs X1 and X2?

    <p>Y = X1 * X2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about the NOT gate?

    <p>It can operate on multiple inputs simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the term 'low logic level signal'?

    <p>It refers to a digital signal representing a value of 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the proposition 'If Claire studies, then she will pass the board exam' represent in the given context?

    <p>x</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement can be deduced if AàB is false?

    <p>A is false while B is true.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'p≡q' signify in logical terms?

    <p>p and q are logically equivalent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a tautology?

    <p>p∨(~p)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion can be drawn from the argument about the woman being right in all cases?

    <p>The argument is logically valid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of proving the equivalence of '(A∨B)∧~(~A∧B)' to A?

    <p>It establishes a tautology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In propositional logic, what does 'R' represent if it is equivalent to 'Aà(A∧B)'?

    <p>A contingent proposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a correct interpretation of 'Claire failed the examination' in the provided propositions?

    <p>It is represented by z.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law states that $x + 1 = 1$?

    <p>Domination Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Duality Principle, what happens to the operators and identity elements in an algebraic expression?

    <p>They are interchanged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents De Morgan's Law for an AND operation?

    <p>$(x imes y)' = x' + y'$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of applying the Absorption Law to the expression $x + x imes y$?

    <p>$x$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theorem states that $x imes 1 = x$?

    <p>Postulate 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the output of the expression $A + B imes C + A imes D imes C$ after simplification using the Domination Law?

    <p>$A + B imes C$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the expression $(x + y)'$ simplify into according to De Morgan’s Law?

    <p>$x' + y'$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What result does the Associtative Law produce when applied to the expression $x + (y + z)$?

    <p>$(x + y) + z$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Propositional Logic

    • A proof is a valid argument that establishes the truth of a statement or theorem.
    • Proofs can use hypotheses, axioms, and previously proven theorems.
    • Direct, vacuous and trivial proofs are covered in the document.

    Direct Proof

    • A direct proof shows that a conditional statement (p → q) is true by showing that if p is true, then q must also be true.
    • It assumes p is true and uses axioms, definitions, and previously proven theorems to show that q must also be true.

    Vacuous Proof

    • A vacuous proof quickly proves the truth of a conditional statement (p → q) when p is known to be false.
    • In this case, the statement is automatically true.

    Trivial Proof

    • A trivial proof quickly proves a conditional statement (p → q) when q is known to be true.
    • In this case, the statement will always be true.

    Logic Puzzles

    • Logic puzzles can be solved using logical reasoning and are useful for illustrating the capabilities of computer programs designed for logical reasoning.

    Validity of Arguments

    • Compound values that have the same truth values in all possible combinations are logically equivalent.
    • If p and q are logically equivalent, then p ↔ q is a tautology.

    Logic Circuits

    • A bit, or binary digit, is a basic unit of information in computing and digital communications.
    • Bits have two possible values: 0 (false) and 1 (true).
    • Bit 0 is also called a low logic level signal, and bit 1 is a high logic level signal.

    Inverter or NOT Gate

    • Changes the value of a bit from 1 to 0 or from 0 to 1.

    AND Gate

    • The output is high only if both inputs are high. Otherwise, the output is low.

    OR Gate

    • The output is high when either or both inputs are high. Otherwise, the output is low.

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