Q1. Let A be the following formula in conjunctive normal form. (P₁ + P2 + P3)(P₁ + P3) Write the truth table for A. (ii) Write down a formula in disjunctive normal form that is equivalent to A.

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Q1. Let A be the following formula in conjunctive normal form.
(P₁ + P2 + P3) (P₁ + P3)
(i) Write the truth table for A.
(ii) Write down a formula in disjunctive normal form that is equivalent to A.
Transcribed Image Text:Q1. Let A be the following formula in conjunctive normal form. (P₁ + P2 + P3) (P₁ + P3) (i) Write the truth table for A. (ii) Write down a formula in disjunctive normal form that is equivalent to A.
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Boolean form is in two types that are Conjunctive normal form and Disjunctive normal form. Conjunctive normal form is also called as product of sums in which OR is present between AND expressions. Disjunctive normal form is also called as Sum of products in which AND is present between OR expressions. 

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