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What is the difference between a cause and a necessary condition?

  1. A cause is an event that brings about another event, while a necessary condition is an event that must occur in order for another event to occur.
  2. A cause is an event that is sufficient to bring about another event, while a necessary condition is an event that is not sufficient to bring about another event.
  3. A cause is an event that is both necessary and sufficient to bring about another event, while a necessary condition is an event that is necessary but not sufficient to bring about another event.
  4. A cause is an event that is neither necessary nor sufficient to bring about another event, while a necessary condition is an event that is necessary but not sufficient to bring about another event.