Analogies — “object : essential internal part” Prompt: Candle : Wick ⇒ ? Choose the pair that best mirrors a physical object and its integral component.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Bicycle : Wheel

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
“Candle : Wick” signifies a physical object and an essential inner component enabling its function. The correct analogy should pair another object with a built-in, indispensable part rather than a separate tool or by-product.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • A candle necessarily includes a wick to burn properly.
  • We must find a similarly integral part within an object.


Concept / Approach:
Look for part–whole where the part resides within or is permanently attached to the whole and is critical for normal operation, mirroring wick inside a candle.


Step-by-Step Solution:

“Bicycle : Wheel” — A wheel is an essential built-in component for a bicycle’s intended function.“Hammer : Nail” — A nail is not a part of a hammer; it is a separate object the hammer acts upon.“Light : Bulb” — Reversed causality; a bulb produces light; light is not a component.“Oven : Fire” — Modern ovens may use electricity; “fire” is not an inherent part.


Verification / Alternative check:
Remove the component and test functionality: a candle without a wick cannot function; a bicycle without wheels cannot function. The parallel holds strongly.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Hammer : Nail — tool vs. fastener, not part–whole.
  • Light : Bulb — effect vs. cause/device mismatch.
  • Oven : Fire — contingent, non-essential in many ovens.


Common Pitfalls:
Confusing tool–target or cause–effect for integral part–whole relationships. The prompt requires an embedded, indispensable component.


Final Answer:
Bicycle : Wheel

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