Asked by Jacqueline Wilson on Jul 13, 2024
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Shown below is a concept to define, followed by the genus that has been selected for the definition.Please choose the differentia that best COMPLETES the definition.(The definition might not be perfect, but choose the BEST one.) camera: a device
A) used to take pictures
B) handheld
C) zoom lens
D) consists of plastic, glass and metal components
E) digital
Differentia
The characteristic or set of characteristics that distinguishes one thing or category of things from another.
Camera
A device for capturing visual images in the form of photographs, video, or both, electronically or on film.
Zoom Lens
A type of camera lens that allows the focal length to change, thereby giving the photographer the capability to move closer to or farther away from a subject without physically moving.
- Determine suitable genera and differentia for the formulation of definitions.
- Identify the distinctions between overly broad and overly narrow definitions by evaluating the quantity of differentiating characteristics.
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Antonio HernandesJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The genus selected for the definition is "camera: a device," and the differentia should add a specific characteristic that distinguishes cameras from other devices. Among the options, only "used to take pictures" fulfills this requirement, as it specifies the function of a camera that sets it apart from other devices with other purposes. A camera can be handheld, have a zoom lens, be made of specific materials or be digital, but those characteristics do not define what a camera is as precisely as its function of taking pictures.
Learning Objectives
- Determine suitable genera and differentia for the formulation of definitions.
- Identify the distinctions between overly broad and overly narrow definitions by evaluating the quantity of differentiating characteristics.