In the context of logic, which of the following is an example of a 'contradictio

Practice Questions

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In the context of logic, which of the following is an example of a 'contradiction'?
  1. It is raining and it is not raining.
  2. It is either raining or it is not raining.
  3. If it rains, then the ground is wet.
  4. The ground is wet if it rains.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In the context of logic, which of the following is an example of a 'contradiction'?
  • Step 1: Understand what a statement is. A statement is a sentence that can be either true or false.
  • Step 2: Learn what a contradiction is. A contradiction happens when two statements cannot both be true at the same time.
  • Step 3: Look at the example given: 'It is raining and it is not raining.'
  • Step 4: Analyze the example. If it is raining, then it cannot be true that it is not raining at the same time.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the example shows a contradiction because both parts cannot be true together.
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