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Validity and Satisfiability in Predicate Logic

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Which of the following statements is true about a valid argument?

  1. It is always true.

  2. It is sometimes true.

  3. It is never true.

  4. It depends on the interpretation of the premises.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A valid argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises. This means that if the premises are true, then the conclusion must also be true.

What is the difference between validity and satisfiability?

  1. Validity is a property of arguments, while satisfiability is a property of formulas.

  2. Validity is a stronger property than satisfiability.

  3. Validity and satisfiability are equivalent.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Validity is a property of arguments, which means that it is concerned with the relationship between the premises and the conclusion. Satisfiability, on the other hand, is a property of formulas, which means that it is concerned with whether or not there is an interpretation that makes the formula true.

Which of the following formulas is satisfiable?

  1. ¬(P ∨ Q)

  2. ¬(P ∧ Q)

  3. (P ∨ ¬P)

  4. (P ∧ ¬P)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A formula is satisfiable if there is an interpretation that makes it true. The formula (P ∨ ¬P) is satisfiable because it is true in any interpretation where either P or ¬P is true.

What is a model of a formula?

  1. An interpretation that makes the formula true.

  2. An interpretation that makes the formula false.

  3. An interpretation that makes the formula neither true nor false.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A model of a formula is an interpretation that makes the formula true. In other words, it is an assignment of values to the variables in the formula such that the formula evaluates to true.

Which of the following is a logical consequence of the formula (P ∨ Q)?

  1. P

  2. Q

  3. ¬P

  4. ¬Q


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A logical consequence of a formula is a formula that is true in every model of the original formula. The formula (P ∨ Q) is true in any model where either P or Q is true. Therefore, P is a logical consequence of (P ∨ Q).

Which of the following is a valid argument?

  1. (P ∨ Q) → R

  2. P → R

  3. Q → R

  4. ¬R → ¬(P ∨ Q)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A valid argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises. The argument (P ∨ Q) → R, P ⊢ R is valid because the conclusion R follows logically from the premises (P ∨ Q) and P.

Which of the following is a satisfiable formula?

  1. (P ∧ ¬P)

  2. (P ∨ ¬P)

  3. ¬(P ∨ Q)

  4. ¬(P ∧ Q)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A satisfiable formula is one that is true in at least one model. The formula (P ∨ ¬P) is satisfiable because it is true in any model where either P or ¬P is true.

Which of the following is a model of the formula (P ∨ Q)?

  1. {P: true, Q: false}

  2. {P: false, Q: true}

  3. {P: true, Q: true}

  4. {P: false, Q: false}


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A model of a formula is an interpretation that makes the formula true. The formula (P ∨ Q) is true in any model where either P or Q is true. Therefore, {P: true, Q: false} is a model of (P ∨ Q).

Which of the following is a logical consequence of the formula (P → Q)?

  1. ¬P → ¬Q

  2. P → ¬Q

  3. ¬Q → ¬P

  4. Q → P


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A logical consequence of a formula is a formula that is true in every model of the original formula. The formula (P → Q) is true in any model where either P is false or Q is true. Therefore, ¬P → ¬Q is a logical consequence of (P → Q).

Which of the following is a valid argument?

  1. (P ∨ Q) → R

  2. P → R

  3. Q → R

  4. ¬R → ¬(P ∨ Q)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A valid argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises. The argument (P ∨ Q) → R, P ⊢ R is valid because the conclusion R follows logically from the premises (P ∨ Q) and P.

Which of the following is a satisfiable formula?

  1. (P ∧ ¬P)

  2. (P ∨ ¬P)

  3. ¬(P ∨ Q)

  4. ¬(P ∧ Q)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A satisfiable formula is one that is true in at least one model. The formula (P ∨ ¬P) is satisfiable because it is true in any model where either P or ¬P is true.

Which of the following is a model of the formula (P ∨ Q)?

  1. {P: true, Q: false}

  2. {P: false, Q: true}

  3. {P: true, Q: true}

  4. {P: false, Q: false}


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A model of a formula is an interpretation that makes the formula true. The formula (P ∨ Q) is true in any model where either P or Q is true. Therefore, {P: true, Q: false} is a model of (P ∨ Q).

Which of the following is a logical consequence of the formula (P → Q)?

  1. ¬P → ¬Q

  2. P → ¬Q

  3. ¬Q → ¬P

  4. Q → P


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A logical consequence of a formula is a formula that is true in every model of the original formula. The formula (P → Q) is true in any model where either P is false or Q is true. Therefore, ¬P → ¬Q is a logical consequence of (P → Q).

Which of the following is a valid argument?

  1. (P ∨ Q) → R

  2. P → R

  3. Q → R

  4. ¬R → ¬(P ∨ Q)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A valid argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises. The argument (P ∨ Q) → R, P ⊢ R is valid because the conclusion R follows logically from the premises (P ∨ Q) and P.

Which of the following is a satisfiable formula?

  1. (P ∧ ¬P)

  2. (P ∨ ¬P)

  3. ¬(P ∨ Q)

  4. ¬(P ∧ Q)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A satisfiable formula is one that is true in at least one model. The formula (P ∨ ¬P) is satisfiable because it is true in any model where either P or ¬P is true.

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