Question:

The negation of the Boolean expression \(\sim s \vee (\sim r \wedge s)\) is equivalent to :

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Simplify the given expression using the distributive law first, then negate with De Morgan's law.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • \(\sim s \wedge \sim r\)
  • \(r\)
  • \(s \vee r\)
  • \(s \wedge r\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

\(\sim s \vee (\sim r \wedge s)=(\sim s\vee \sim r)\wedge(\sim s\vee s)\) (distributive law).
\(\sim s\vee s\) is a tautology (T), so the expression reduces to \(\sim s\vee\sim r\).
Negation: \(\sim(\sim s\vee\sim r)=s\wedge r\) (De Morgan).
Answer: (4) \(s \wedge r\)
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