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Question 85

An engineer studying signal processing identifies a scaling factor $S = \log_{2} 3$ .

Use the method of proof by contradiction to prove that $S$ is an irrational number.

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1.1 Proof by Contradiction Questions

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1.1 Proof by Contradiction

107 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 1.1 Proof by Contradiction. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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Question 85

An engineer studying signal processing identifies a scaling factor $S = \log_{2} 3$ .

Use the method of proof by contradiction to prove that $S$ is an irrational number.

[3]

Markscheme

1.1 Proof by Contradiction Questions

A Level
Maths
1.1 Proof by Contradiction

107 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 1.1 Proof by Contradiction. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.