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CR · Critical Reasoning
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A group of dedicated amateur astronomers has evaluated the new Orion refractor telescope. They found that it allowed them to see planetary details clearly, which were previously only visible as blurred images through their 10-inch (approximately 25-centimeter) Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, despite the 10-inch telescopes having larger apertures that collect more light than the 5-inch (approximately 12.5-centimeter) Orion. Based on these findings, any serious amateur astronomer should choose the Orion if they are purchasing a telescope for planetary observation. Which one of the following most seriously weakens the argument?
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(A) Certain types of telescopes require precise alignment to function properly, which can be a challenging task.
(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 do not plan to buy a telescope specifically for planetary observation.
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(D) The evaluations conducted by the amateur astronomers were based on observations from multiple different nights.
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(E) The materials used in the lenses of Orion telescopes are different from those used in other telescopes.
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The argument suggests that because the Orion telescope provides clearer images of planetary features compared to the 10-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain, it should be the preferred choice for serious amateur astronomers. However, option (B) states that image quality is only one of several factors that…
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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