Correct option is A
The fallacy in the statement is an example of the Composition Fallacy. This occurs when it is assumed that what is true for the parts of something is true for the whole. In this case, because each part of the machine is light, it is incorrectly concluded that the entire machine must also be light. However, the weight of the whole machine can be different from the sum of its parts, as the way parts are assembled could lead to a heavier total weight.
Information Booster:
- Composition fallacy is commonly found in arguments where conclusions about the whole are drawn from properties of parts.
- In this case, the fallacy occurs by assuming that if every part of a machine is light, the whole machine must be light.
- This fallacy ignores the potential for interaction effects or the arrangement of parts, which might result in a different total.
Additional Information:
Division fallacy, which is the opposite of composition, occurs when it is incorrectly assumed that what is true for the whole is also true for its parts.
Amphiboly and Accent fallacies can often result in miscommunication due to ambiguous use of language, which can lead to incorrect interpretations of statements.
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