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CR · Critical Reasoning
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A group of dedicated amateur astronomers has recently tested the new Orion refractor telescope. They found that it allowed them to see planetary details clearly, while the features appeared blurred through their 10-inch (approximately 25-centimeter) Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. Despite the 10-inch telescopes having larger apertures and gathering more light than the 5-inch (approximately 13-centimeter) Orion, the astronomers concluded that any serious amateur astronomer should choose the Orion for planetary observation. Which one of the following most seriously weakens the argument?
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(A) The performance of telescopes can vary significantly based on atmospheric conditions during observations.
(B) The clarity of images is just one of many factors that should influence the decision when selecting a telescope for planetary observation.
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(C) Many dedicated amateur astronomers are not looking to purchase a telescope specifically for planetary observation.
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(D) The amateur astronomers conducted their comparisons over multiple nights of observation.
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(E) The materials used in the construction of the Orion telescope's lenses are different from those used in other telescopes.
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The argument suggests that the Orion telescope is the best choice for planetary observation based on the clarity of images it provides compared to the 10-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. However, option (B) states that image quality is just one of many factors that should influence the decision when selecting a…
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AmanFeb 28, 2025
Great question!
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GuidoApr 7, 2025
thanks
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adelinaOct 17, 2024
got this wrong on my practice
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YatharthJul 7, 2024
Great question!
What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can identify the option that most undermines an argument's conclusion.
Common trap
Choosing an irrelevant objection or one that attacks the premise rather than the reasoning.
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555-605
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CR