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The statement pattern p ∧ (∼p ∧ q) is ______. -

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Question

The statement pattern p ∧ (∼p ∧ q) is ______.

Options

  • a tautology

  • a contradiction

  • equivalent to p ∧ q

  • equivalent to p ∨ q

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Solution

The statement pattern p ∧ (∼p ∧ q) is a contradiction.

Explanation:

p ∧ (∼p ∧ q)

≡ (p ∧ ∼p) ∧ q   ......[Associative law]

≡ F ∧ q  ......[Complement law]

≡ F  .......[Identity law]

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