LSAT 113 – Section 2 – Question 07
LSAT 113 - Section 2 - Question 07
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PT113 S2 Q07 |
+LR
| Must be true +MBT | A
10%
153
B
85%
160
C
1%
150
D
1%
148
E
4%
153
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+Medium | 147.106 +SubsectionMedium |
Summary
Newtonian physics dominated science for over two centuries and became one of the most highly accepted theories in the history of science. Nevertheless, Einstein’s theories later came to show the limits of Newtonian physics and surpassed the Newtonian view in the early 1900s. Einstein’s theories have so far enjoyed wide success.
Notable Valid Inferences
A scientific theory’s widespread acceptance is no guarantee that the theory will be accepted forever.
A
The history of physics is characterized by a pattern of one successful theory subsequently surpassed by another.
Could be false. The stimulus only gives us two examples of scientific theories, one of which subsequently surpassed the other. This doesn’t necessarily establish a pattern, it could be that Newtonian physics and Einstein’s theories are the only examples of this occurring.
B
Long-standing success or substantiation of a theory of physics is no guarantee that the theory will continue to be dominant indefinitely.
Must be true. We know that Einstein’s theories eventually surpasses Newtonian physics despite Newtonian physics dominating science for over two centuries.
C
Every theory of physics, no matter how successful, is eventually surpassed by one that is more successful.
Could be false. The stimulus only gives us two examples of scientific theories, one of which subsequently surpassed the other. This doesn’t necessarily mean that every theory is eventually surpassed. It could be that Einstein surpassing Newtonian physics is a unique occurrence.
D
Once a theory of physics is accepted, it will remain dominant for centuries.
Could be false. We only know that Newtonian physics was dominant for centuries. It could be the case that Newtonian physics is unique, and that no other theory of physics has been accepted for centuries.
E
If a long-accepted theory of physics is surpassed, it must be surpassed by a theory that is equally successful.
Could be false. We know that Einstein’s theories surpassed Newtonian physics, but we cannot assume Einstein’s theories are equally successful. Newtonian physics dominated for over two centuries, and Einstein’s theories have not existed for as long.
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LSAT PrepTest 113 Explanations
Section 1 - Reading Comprehension
- Passage 1 – Passage
- Passage 1 – Questions
- Passage 2 – Passage
- Passage 2 – Questions
- Passage 3 – Passage
- Passage 3 – Questions
- Passage 4 – Passage
- Passage 4 – Questions
Section 2 - Logical Reasoning
- Question 01
- Question 02
- Question 03
- Question 04
- Question 05
- Question 06
- Question 07
- Question 08
- Question 09
- Question 10
- Question 11
- Question 12
- Question 13
- Question 14
- Question 15
- Question 16
- Question 17
- Question 18
- Question 19
- Question 20
- Question 21
- Question 22
- Question 23
- Question 24
- Question 25
- Question 26
Section 3 - Logical Reasoning
- Question 01
- Question 02
- Question 03
- Question 04
- Question 05
- Question 06
- Question 07
- Question 08
- Question 09
- Question 10
- Question 11
- Question 12
- Question 13
- Question 14
- Question 15
- Question 16
- Question 17
- Question 18
- Question 19
- Question 20
- Question 21
- Question 22
- Question 23
- Question 24
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