Logical Reasoning

PT2 · S4 · Q16 Nuclear fusion is a process

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Nuclear fusion is a process whereby the nuclei of atoms are joined, or “fused,” and in which energy is released.

Your task

Find the choice that makes the argument's conclusion less likely to be true.

Common trap

Answers that look negative but attack a claim the argument never relied on.

Winning move

Find the assumption the argument depends on, then pick the choice that undermines it.

16.

Which one of the following, if true, would cast doubt on the experimenters’ conclusion?

  1. Helium-4 was not the only

    Trap

    4% picked this

  2. When fusion is achieved, it

    Trap

    4% picked this

  3. Correct

    The amount of helium-4 found

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

    Skill tested: Weaken · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    83% picked this

  4. Helium-4 gas rapidly breaks down,

    Trap

    2% picked this

  5. Nuclear fusion reactions are characterized

    Trap

    6% picked this

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