A mysterious new material is surprising scientists with its ability to

1.E
2.E (Not highlighted in question, I have speculated the answer)
3.E

1. The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. compare technologies in one field to those in another field
No, it does not compare different fields

B. determine the ideal temperature for a material
No, the purpose is to present a new type of superconductor which works in normal temperature

C. evaluate the implications of a scientific discovery
CORRECT ANSWER, the passage evaluates the new superconductor

D. enumerate potential applications of a new technology
Not really, it describes not enumerate

E. speculate about potential future scientific developments
no speculation in the passage

2. The author mentions the highlighted phrase most likely in order to

A. explain how pressures vary in different regions of the Earth
not really

B. highlight a drawback of common superconductors
working at atmospheric pressure is a positive property of common superconductors

C. compare the requirements of different superconductors
CORRECT, it helps emphasize that common superconductors function in atmospheric pressure and the new one at high pressures

D. describe the primary location in which superconductors function
false it says about requirement of common superconductors

E. emphasize the difficulty of achieving extremely low temperatures
not really it mentions pressure not temperature

3. Each of the following is mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the new material EXCEPT

A. It is composed of three elements.
mentioned in the last part of the passage

B. It can function at temperatures above freezing.
yes, it functions at room temperature

C. It requires high amounts of pressure.
mentioned in the beginning

D. It could lead to new and useful technologies.
mentioned in last part

E. It is well-understood.
CORRECT ANSWER, it is not well understood as mentioned in last line

1. The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. compare technologies in one field to those in another field
The passage does not compare different technologies but instead present a new evolution that could lead to new implementations

B. determine the ideal temperature for a material
While the passage presents different information about optimal temperatures this is not the main concern of the passage as a whole

C. evaluate the implications of a scientific discovery
Yes the passage present a discovery and how this could affect the evolution of various potential fields of application the technology

D. enumerate potential applications of a new technology
The passage does not put the focus on enumerating various applications of a new technology it does more than that

E. speculate about potential future scientific developments
This answer is to wide an miss the real point of the passage

2. The author mentions the highlighted phrase most likely in order to

A. explain how pressures vary in different regions of the Earth
This part of the passage is not concerned with a comparison of different regions of the earth

B. highlight a drawback of common superconductors
The expression does not present a drawback of superconductors but just a behavior of those

C. compare the requirements of different superconductors
This expression compares the pressure conditions under which the existing superconductors works compare with the new superconducteur which will require high pressurized environments

D. describe the primary location in which superconductors function
The passage talks about environmental conditions not some specific places

E. emphasize the difficulty of achieving extremely low temperatures
Here the passage doesn’t describe how to achieve or create specific environment with specific temperatures

3. Each of the following is mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the new material EXCEPT

A. It is composed of three elements.
The passage says that the material is a three-component compound

B. It can function at temperatures above freezing.
The new material according to the passage can conduct electricity at close to room temperature, about 60 degrees Fahrenheit

C. It requires high amounts of pressure.
The passage says that the new material only survives under very high pressures, such as those near the center of the Earth.

D. It could lead to new and useful technologies.
The passage clearly cite some areas that could benefit from the application of these technologies

E. It is well-understood.
What is well understood is the previously used (two-component) material not the new one

1st half : possibility of achieving zero resistance by the discovered raw material ta room tempertaures
2nd half : composition of raw material, and potential for further reasearch on superconductivity

overall --> implications of the discovery of raw material


1. The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. compare technologies in one field to those in another field
No comparisons between different fielsds is drawn
B. determine the ideal temperature for a material
ideal temperatures highlighted only to describe the characteristics
C. evaluate the implications of a scientific discovery
implications have been discussed in both the halves of the passage..CORRECT answer
D. enumerate potential applications of a new technology
besides the potential applications, implication pertaining to future assistance on research has been discussed
E. speculate about potential future scientific developments
besides the implications pertaining to future scientific developments, the potential applications have also been discussed


2. The author mentions the highlighted phrase most likely in order to

A. explain how pressures vary in different regions of the Earth
not implied through highlighted portion
B. highlight a drawback of common superconductors
'atmospheric pressures' discussed to draw comparison with other known superconductors
C. compare the requirements of different superconductors
comparison is the desired aim of the highlighted phrase..CORRECT answer
D. describe the primary location in which superconductors function
location's description is NOT the desired focus of the highlighted portion
E. emphasize the difficulty of achieving extremely low temperatures
difficulty level not implied through highlighted portion


3. Each of the following is mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the new material EXCEPT

A. It is composed of three elements.
three elements -- carbon, sulfur, and hydrogen --have been mentioned
B. It can function at temperatures above freezing.
has been mentioned in connection with newly discovered material
C. It requires high amounts of pressure.
discussed in the 6th line of the passage
D. It could lead to new and useful technologies.
potential of useful technolgies throgh future research has been mentioned in the passage
E. It is well-understood.
It has bben mentioned that 'scientists cannot yet explain this material’s properties or how it can function at such unusually high temperatures'..so opposite of this prompt has been mentioned !!..CORRECT answer.

1-E(maybe)
2-C
3-E

1. The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. compare technologies in one field to those in another field - no other field mentioned but can be 2 element superconductor and 3 element superconductor --- no i guess
B. determine the ideal temperature for a material - nope
C. evaluate the implications of a scientific discovery - could say outputs of discovery but evaluate maybe
D. enumerate potential applications of a new technology - list applications not mentioned of new technology , ingeneral application mentioned and superconductor's limitations mentioned
E. speculate about potential future scientific developments - what will happen , future development , ....This three-component compound has expanded the possibilities for future superconductor research.


2. The author mentions the highlighted phrase most likely in order to

A. explain how pressures vary in different regions of the Earth -- nope
B. highlight a drawback of common superconductors- noo superconductors w.r.t pressure - good
C. compare the requirements of different superconductors - can say
D. describe the primary location in which superconductors function - noo , location is mentioned but i highly doubt , this the answere
E. emphasize the difficulty of achieving extremely low temperatures - nopee , they work in norma temp.

3. Each of the following is mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the new material EXCEPT

A. It is composed of three elements. - yes mentioned
B. It can function at temperatures above freezing. - yes mentioned
C. It requires high amounts of pressure. - yes mentioned
D. It could lead to new and useful technologies. - yes
E. It is well-understood.- nope , 2 element superconductors were understood , not this

1. The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. compare technologies in one field to those in another field-- there are no two fields. Only 1 field is there
B. determine the ideal temperature for a material-- this is not the primary purpose of whole passage. too narrow
C. evaluate the implications of a scientific discovery-- yes the whole passage is discussing about implications of this discovery- future prospects, development, further research, how this tech will work
D. enumerate potential applications of a new technology-- this is only mentioned in one part of the passage
E. speculate about potential future scientific developments-- only one part mentions it when it says it will help reduce temp requirements
Ans C



2. The author mentions the highlighted phrase most likely in order to

A. explain how pressures vary in different regions of the Earth-- no that was mentioned in a different context but not for atmospheric pressure
B. highlight a drawback of common superconductors-- it is not a drawback
C. compare the requirements of different superconductors--- yes because the line contains a contrast with the new material s requirements
D. describe the primary location in which superconductors function-- no way
E. emphasize the difficulty of achieving extremely low temperatures--does not show how it is related to low temp
Ans C

3. Each of the following is mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the new material EXCEPT

A. It is composed of three elements.- Mentioned in the passage
B. It can function at temperatures above freezing.--Mentioned in the passage
C. It requires high amounts of pressure.--- Mentioned in the passage
D. It could lead to new and useful technologies.---Mentioned in the passage
E. It is well-understood.-- This is mentioned for the old comound but not the new one Ans E

Broad Idea: Discovery of new material which conducts electricity without resistance

The earlier superconductors were conducting electricity at very low temperatures, while the new substance/material conducts electricity at room temperature.
The earlier superconductors functions at atmospheric pressure, while the new substance/material survives only at very high pressure.
This new discovery is not readily feasible to use but it demonstrates the possibility of zeroresistance materials that are functional at normal temperatures.


1. The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. compare technologies in one field to those in another field Incorrect as the passage does not compare technologies

B. determine the ideal temperature for a material Incorrect as the passage is not about the ideal temperature

C. evaluate the implications of a scientific discovery Incorrect as the passage does not evaluate the implications but tells us about the future possibilities

D. enumerate potential applications of a new technology Incorrect as the passage does not enumerate potential applications of a new technology rather the passage tells us about the potential of finding new superconductors which work at room temperature

E. speculate about potential future scientific developments Correct as the passage speculates about the future scientific developments of new materials.

2. The author mentions the highlighted phrase most likely in order to

A. explain how pressures vary in different regions of the Earth Incorrect as the highlighted phrase distinguishes between the requirement of the material in use and the potential new material

B. highlight a drawback of common superconductors Incorrect as the highlighted phrase distinguishes between the requirement of the material in use and the potential new material

C. compare the requirements of different superconductors Correct as the highlighted phrase distinguishes between the requirement of the material in use and the potential new material

D. describe the primary location in which superconductors function Incorrect as the highlighted phrase distinguishes between the requirement of the material in use and the potential new material

E. emphasize the difficulty of achieving extremely low temperatures Incorrect as the highlighted phrase distinguishes between the requirement of the material in use and the potential new material

3. Each of the following is mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the new material EXCEPT

A. It is composed of three elements. True mentioned

B. It can function at temperatures above freezing. True it can

C. It requires high amounts of pressure. True it requires

D. It could lead to new and useful technologies. True it could

E. It is well-understood. Nope it is not well understood. Therefore the right answer

1. The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. compare technologies in one field to those in another field
Irrelevant

B. determine the ideal temperature for a material
It does not determine anything at all.

C. evaluate the implications of a scientific discovery
Correct, this new material is discovered. Scientist are yet to solve its mystery and this may open new horizons

D. enumerate potential applications of a new technology
It is far too narrow

E. speculate about potential future scientific developments
It doesn't specaulate about anything it vaguely states that this tech can unlock new possibilities

2. The author mentions the highlighted phrase most likely in order to

A. explain how pressures vary in different regions of the Earth
Out of scope

B. highlight a drawback of common superconductors
Irrelevant if anything it is an advantage

C. compare the requirements of different superconductors
Correct
New material works in high pressure normal temperature the old material works in frigid temperatures but at normal pressure levels

D. describe the primary location in which superconductors function
Trap, new material works in different locations

E. emphasize the difficulty of achieving extremely low temperatures
ırrelvant

3. Each of the following is mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the new material EXCEPT

A. It is composed of three elements.
"This three-component compound"

B. It can function at temperatures above freezing.
"new material is surprising scientists with its ability to conduct electricity without resistance at close to room temperature"

C. It requires high amounts of pressure.
" the new material only survives under very high pressures"

D. It could lead to new and useful technologies.
"This three-component compound has expanded the possibilities for future superconductor research"

E. It is well-understood.
Correct, In contrary it is not understood at all

1. The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. compare technologies in one field to those in another field
--> No technology comparison has been made
B. determine the ideal temperature for a material
--> Not discussed
C. evaluate the implications of a scientific discovery
--> Correct. The possibilities of the discovery are being discussed
D. enumerate potential applications of a new technology
--> Applications are not discussed as the technology is not yet understood
E. speculate about potential future scientific developments
--> Generic statement and goes beyond the scope of the passage

2. The author mentions the highlighted phrase most likely in order to

A. explain how pressures vary in different regions of the Earth
--> Not the intended meaning of the highlighted part
B. highlight a drawback of common superconductors
--> As per the passage it's not a drawback but an advantage
C. compare the requirements of different superconductors
--> Correct. The new material is being compared with the known superconductors. "the new material only survives under very high pressures, such as those near the center of the Earth"
D. describe the primary location in which superconductors function
--> location is not the reference for mentioning the atmospheric pressures
E. emphasize the difficulty of achieving extremely low temperatures
--> the temperature is not being discussed

3. Each of the following is mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the new material EXCEPT

A. It is composed of three elements.
--> Mentioned. "This three-component compound has expanded the possibilities for future superconductor research."
B. It can function at temperatures above freezing.
--> First line of the passage
C. It requires high amounts of pressure.
--> Mentioned, "the new material only survives under very high pressures, such as those near the center of the Earth."
D. It could lead to new and useful technologies.
--> Mentioned, "This three-component compound has expanded the possibilities for future superconductor research."
E. It is well-understood.[/box_in][/box_out][/align]
--> Not mentioned. "scientists cannot yet explain this material’s properties or how it can function at such unusually high temperatures."

Question 1
1. The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. compare technologies in one field to those in another field
- Wrong - 'technologies in one field' is wrong, only one field is discussed
B. determine the ideal temperature for a material
- Wrong - Low in scope
C. evaluate the implications of a scientific discovery
- Correct - Most suitable w.r.t POE. implication of a discovery is evaluated.
D. enumerate potential applications of a new technology
- Wrong - No enumeration, still in research
E. speculate about potential future scientific developments
- Wrong - future scientific developments?? only one thing is discussed


Question 2
2. The author mentions the highlighted phrase most likely in order to

A. explain how pressures vary in different regions of the Earth
- Wrong - "regions" of earth is not mentioned
B. highlight a drawback of common superconductors
- Wrong - Opposite. This is actually a good point
C. compare the requirements of different superconductors
- Correct - Comparing pressure requirements
D. describe the primary location in which superconductors function
- Wrong - Invalid, no location discussion
E. emphasize the difficulty of achieving extremely low temperatures
- Wrong - No such emphasisis.


Question 3
3. Each of the following is mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the new material EXCEPT

A. It is composed of three elements.
- Wrong - 'Carbon, sulphur, hydrogen'
B. It can function at temperatures above freezing.
- Wrong - 'Room temprature of 60frnht'
C. It requires high amounts of pressure.
- Wrong - Given 'Earths core'
D. It could lead to new and useful technologies.
- Wrong - Author is optimistic.
E. It is well-understood.
- Correct - "Previously tested materials that demonstrated superconductivity comprised only two elements, and the copious research on such compounds means that they are well-understood."
This talks about the two-element super conductors not the new 'three'-elements super conductor.

1. The primary purpose of the passage is to
A. compare technologies in one field to those in another field- no two fields are discussed
B. determine the ideal temperature for a material- only one thing from the passage; scope issue
C. evaluate the implications of a scientific discovery- This is the correct answer
D. enumerate potential applications of a new technology- this is not listed in the passage
E. speculate about potential future scientific developments- limited in scope

2. The author mentions the highlighted phrase most likely in order to
A. explain how pressures vary in different regions of the Earth- author is not concerned with this
B. highlight a drawback of common superconductors- Not the author's intent
C. compare the requirements of different superconductors- this is the author's intention. Author is trying to present a contrast
D. describe the primary location in which superconductors function- not the author's intent
E. emphasize the difficulty of achieving extremely low temperatures- author is not trying to emphasize

3. Each of the following is mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the new material EXCEPT
A. It is composed of three elements.- This is clearly stated in the passage
B. It can function at temperatures above freezing.- stated in the passage
C. It requires high amounts of pressure.- the new material only survives under very high pressures, such as those near the center of the Earth
D. It could lead to new and useful technologies.- author is optimistic towards possible potentials
E. It is well-understood.- This is not stated in the passage. This is the correct answer

Interesting scientific passage.
Will try my best

Main Idea : This passage is about introducing to new material composing of 3 elements carbon, sulfur, and hydrogen. This new material is very good. It can conduct electricity without resistance at close to room temperature. While the known material (superconductors) can only work in extremely freeze temperature. This material can survives under very high pressures. Eventhough scientists cannot yet explain this material's properties or how it works , it might help expand possibilities for future research.

Q1 The primary purpose of the passage is to
A. compare technologies in one field to those in another field
X The comparison was made within the same field
B. determine the ideal temperature for a material
X Temperature was stated as one of the propertiy of the superconductor but not main idea
C. evaluate the implications of a scientific discovery
✓ I think it is evaluate because author did provided the fact about new material and compare it to the existing one.
D. enumerate potential applications of a new technology
X Enumerate might similar to explan how something work, In this passage the scientist still not yet sure how the material work.Hence, cannot be enumerate
E. speculate about potential future scientific developments
X Yes there is a meaning of speculate but it came only in the last sentece which the author did not talk about it much in the beginning or middle

Q2 The author mentions the highlighted phrase most likely in order to
Prethink : Highlight phrase seems to be used to compare between new and existed material in terms of pressures.
A. explain how pressures vary in different regions of the Earth
X comparing between 2 material
B. highlight a drawback of common superconductors
X Not so sure
C. compare the requirements of different superconductors
✓ Yes, along the line with my prethinking
D. describe the primary location in which superconductors function
X not about the primary location
E. emphasize the difficulty of achieving extremely low temperatures
X the highlight part is talking about pressure, not temperatures

Q3 Each of the following is mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the new material EXCEPT

A. It is composed of three elements.
X Yes Stated "Still, while the compound composed of carbon, sulfur, and hydrogen isn’t immediately feasible for use"
B. It can function at temperatures above freezing.
X Yes Stated "ability to conduct...at close to room temperature, about 60 degrees Fahrenheit."
C. It requires high amounts of pressure.
X Yes Stated "the new material only survives under very high pressures"
D. It could lead to new and useful technologies.
X Yes Stated "This three-component compound has expanded the possibilities for future superconductor research."
E. It is well-understood.
✓ No, there is no such information about this. Ref passage 3
"Since such a combination is unique in its superconductivity, scientists cannot yet explain this material’s properties or how it can function at such unusually high temperatures"

1. The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. compare technologies in one field to those in another field
--we are not comparing technologies from one field to another. As a matter of fact, we are actually comparing technology in the same field, which is superconductivity
B. determine the ideal temperature for a material
--- Absolutely no, there is just mention of temperature which is required for different materials but that is it.
C. evaluate the implications of a scientific discovery
-- The author is definitely talking about the new discovery but not to evaluate but rather to speculate about the future
D. enumerate potential applications of a new technology
--The author does mention the potential use of the new technology but that is not the main purpose of the passage
E. speculate about potential future scientific developments

2. The author mentions the highlighted phrase most likely in order to

A. explain how pressures vary in different regions of the Earth
--- absolutely no. The author mentions this to tell that normal superconductors operate at atmospheric pressure
B. highlight a drawback of common superconductors
--- absolutely no. It is not a drawback but a positive thing. The author mentions this to tell that normal superconductors operate at atmospheric pressure
C. compare the requirements of different superconductors
--- absolutely true. The author mentions this to tell that normal superconductors operate at atmospheric pressure
D. describe the primary location in which superconductors function
--- absolutely no. it is not used to tell the location but to compare the operating conditions for different types of SC
E. emphasize the difficulty of achieving extremely low temperatures
--- we are talking about pressure and not temperature

3. Each of the following is mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the new material EXCEPT

A. It is composed of three elements.
--- true that mentioned in the second last sentence

B. It can function at temperatures above freezing.
---- Yes the usp of this sc is that it can operate at room temp

C. It requires high amounts of pressure.
----true it needs a lot of high pressure compared to normal sc
D. It could lead to new and useful technologies.
--- Yes
E. It is well-understood.
---The last sentence cleary mentioned that the functioning of this is yet to be fully understood

1. The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. compare technologies in one field to those in another field
Incorrect
The passage is not about the comparison rather it is all about the new material and its future scope.
Also ,the comparison is not between the technologies rather it is between the "known superconductors" and the "new material". Only the technological uses for superconductors is mentioned.
B. determine the ideal temperature for a material
Incorrect
Which material ? Is it about the new mysterious material or something else ? Not clear.
Still the passage is not about the ideal temperature. The passage talks about the functionality of both - "new material" and "known superconductors" different temperatures.
C. evaluate the implications of a scientific discovery
Incorrect
Passage does not mention any implication of the scientific discovery
D. enumerate potential applications of a new technology
Incorrect
It is not the new technology but the new mysterious material that is discussed. No applications of new material are mentioned
E. speculate about potential future scientific developments
Correct
Flow of passage :
Mentions the new material -->Comparison with known Semiconductor and properties --> Discussion on the new possibilities of the new compound

The passage concludes this clearly in the last two lines - "This three-component compound has expanded the possibilities for future superconductor research. Since such a combination is unique in its superconductivity, scientists cannot yet explain this material’s properties or how it can function at such unusually high temperatures."

2. The author mentions the highlighted phrase most likely in order to

A. explain how pressures vary in different regions of the Earth
Incorrect
Pressures of different regions of earth is not mentioned
B. highlight a drawback of common superconductors
Correct
While comparing the "new material" and the "known superconductors", - "though at atmospheric pressures" presents a contrasts about the known/common superconductors.
C. compare the requirements of different superconductors
Incorrect
Only "new material" and "known superconductors" are discussed in the passage. No other superconductors are discussed or compared.
D. describe the primary location in which superconductors function
Incorrect
No location is mentioned in the passage
E. emphasize the difficulty of achieving extremely low temperatures
Although it is mentioned that the superconductors need extreme low temperatures, achieving extremely low temperatures is not discussed

3. Each of the following is mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the new material EXCEPT

A. It is composed of three elements.
Incorrect
Yes it is mentioned clearly in the passage -
"the compound composed of carbon, sulfur, and hydrogen "
"This three-component compound has expanded the possibilities for future superconductor research."
B. It can function at temperatures above freezing.
This is also implicitly stated in the passage- "Still, while the compound composed of carbon, sulfur, and hydrogen isn’t immediately feasible for use, it demonstrates the possibility of zero resistance materials that are functional at normal temperatures."
C. It requires high amounts of pressure.
Incorrect
This is also stated in the passage
While known superconductors typically function only in extremely frigid temperatures, though at atmospheric pressures, the new material only survives under very high pressures, such as those near the center of the Earth.
D. It could lead to new and useful technologies.
Incorrect
This is also stated mentioned in the passage -
"This three-component compound has expanded the possibilities for future superconductor research."
E. It is well-understood.
Correct
In the passage, it is mentioned in the last line that "the properties and the functionality of the new material are unknown."

Q1. The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. compare technologies in one field to those in another field
Not Correct --> different fields are not mentioned at all.

B. determine the ideal temperature for a material
Not Correct --> No ideal temperature is concluded.

C. evaluate the implications of a scientific discovery
Correct --> new material and how it increased the scope of superconductor research. yes.

D. enumerate potential applications of a new technology
Not Correct --> No applications were list. on the contrary passage mentioned no research was done.

E. speculate about potential future scientific developments
Not Correct --> Nothing was speculated. only compared against existing superconductors.
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Q2. The author mentions the highlighted phrase most likely in order to

A. explain how pressures vary in different regions of the Earth
Not Correct --> pressure was mentioned in the context of how current superconductors behave so at atmospheric pressures but the new material only survives under very high pressures.

B. highlight a drawback of common superconductors
Not Correct --> Highlighted stated while comparing existing superconductors with the new material.

C. compare the requirements of different superconductors
Correct --> yes stated while comparing existing superconductors with the new material.

D. describe the primary location in which superconductors function
Not Correct --> as 2 locations are mentioned and the highlighted part is for existing superconductors only.

E. emphasize the difficulty of achieving extremely low temperatures
Not Correct --> as temperatures are entirely different from the pressure.
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Q3. Each of the following is mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the new material EXCEPT
we need to reject the choices that are true per passage.

A. It is composed of three elements.
Not Correct --> this is true as per passage.

B. It can function at temperatures above freezing.
Not correct --> as can be inferred from passage. passage says new material function at room temperature.

C. It requires high amounts of pressure.
Not Correct --> this is true as per passage.

D. It could lead to new and useful technologies.
Not correct --> as can be inferred from passage. passage says new material expanded the scope for future research.

E. It is well-understood.
Correct --> as passage says the opposite that the existing superconductors were well understood but not the new material.

1. The primary purpose of the passage is to

A. compare technologies in one field to those in another field

The passage is concerned with materials and conductivity not with technologies of different fields

B. determine the ideal temperature for a material

The temperature of conductors is mentioned as part of the narrative regarding how new material doesn't need very cold temperatures but older ones do

C. evaluate the implications of a scientific discovery

CORRECT. The entire passage discusses about this new material, its temperature and pressure requirements and how its relatively unknown to be used yet as a conductor

D. enumerate potential applications of a new technology

Applications are mentioned but of superconductors in general, not about this new material

E. speculate about potential future scientific developments

Nothing about this is mentioned in the passage


2. The author mentions the highlighted phrase most likely in order to

A. explain how pressures vary in different regions of the Earth

The passage mentions that high pressures are found near the equator and how new material requires high pressures but its to highlight requirement not to mention about pressure variations on the Earth

B. highlight a drawback of common superconductors

Its just a fact that superconductors require pressure, some atmospheric but the new one requires high pressure but its not a drawback

C. compare the requirements of different superconductors

CORRECT. The passage mentions that while the old superconductors require atmospheric pressure, the new material requires higher pressure

D. describe the primary location in which superconductors function

Not really inferred or specified explicitly in the passage

E. emphasize the difficulty of achieving extremely low temperatures

Not specified or implied in any manner

3. Each of the following is mentioned in the passage as a characteristic of the new material EXCEPT

A. It is composed of three elements.

Yes, very clearly mentioned that its comprised of hydrogen sulphur and carbon

B. It can function at temperatures above freezing.

Yes, passage mentions that it does not require figid temperatures unlike old superconductors do

C. It requires high amounts of pressure.

Yes, also mentioned that while old superconductors require atmospheric pressure, the new material requires much higher pressure

D. It could lead to new and useful technologies.

Yes, implied and mentioned all across the passage

E. It is well-understood.

CORRECT. At the end, its mentioned clearly that this new material IS NOT WELL UNDERSTOOD TO BE USED

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