The proof by ____ approach assumes that a specific Turing machine does exist and then shows that this assumption leads to an impossible situation.
A)contradiction
B)inference
C)deduction
D)impossibility

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The proof by contradiction approach starts with the assumption that a specific statement (in this case, the existence of a particular Turing machine) is true, and then demonstrates that this assumption leads to a logical contradiction, thereby proving that the initial assumption must be false.

The Proof by ____ Approach Assumes That a Specific Turing