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Re: If a supernova (the explosion of a massive star) triggered star format [#permalink]
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4. The author's attitude toward the new theory of spiral-galaxy structure can best be described as

The word "exciting " as stated in the 2nd para shows the behavior of the author

(A) euphoric - out of scope. He is not happy or cheerful
(B) enthusiastic - the enthusiasm made him compare the new theory with the DM theory
(C) concerned - out of scope
(D) critical - out of scope
(E) disputatious - out of scope



What! "the enthusiasm made him compare the new theory with the DM theory " why isn't this disputatious?
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Re: If a supernova (the explosion of a massive star) triggered star format [#permalink]
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tapasgupta wrote:
4. The author's attitude toward the new theory of spiral-galaxy structure can best be described as

The word "exciting " as stated in the 2nd para shows the behavior of the author

(A) euphoric - out of scope. He is not happy or cheerful
(B) enthusiastic - the enthusiasm made him compare the new theory with the DM theory
(C) concerned - out of scope
(D) critical - out of scope
(E) disputatious - out of scope



What! "the enthusiasm made him compare the new theory with the DM theory " why isn't this disputatious?


This line of reasoning underlies an exciting new theory of spiral-galaxy structure.
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Re: If a supernova (the explosion of a massive star) triggered star format [#permalink]
Issue with the 3rd answer. Just because it says "unlikely" doesn't mean its impossible. The passage uses "if" at multiple stages to denote its not a common occurrence or it definitely needs specific conditions to occur in. I think the answer should be the first option.

Can someone help me out?
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Re: If a supernova (the explosion of a massive star) triggered star format [#permalink]
If many such chains were created in a differentially rotating galaxy, the distribution of stars would resemble the observed distribution in a spiral galaxy. This line of reasoning underlies an exciting new theory of spiral-galaxy structure.

You can find the answer in above mentioned lines.

Krishnashrestha wrote:
In ques no 2. The new theory doesnot say anything about supernovas located in a differentially rotating galaxy.as it is mentioned on 1st theory only.

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If a supernova (the explosion of a massive star) triggered star format [#permalink]
Hi Sajjad1994 ,

Could you please provide the OE of Question 3? I am confused between C and D

3. Which of the following, if true, would most discredit the new theory as described in the passage?

(A) The exact mechanism by which a star becomes a supernova is not yet completely known and may even differ for different stars.
(B) Chains of star-forming regions like those postulated in the new theory have been observed in the vicinity of dense clouds of gas and dust.
(C) The most massive stars formed from supernova explosions are unlikely to evolve into supernovas.
(D) Computer simulations of supernovas provide a poor picture of what occurs just before a supernova explosion.
(E) A density wave cannot compress clouds of gas and dust to a density high enough to create a star.

The passage states:
If a supernova (the explosion of a massive star) triggered star formation from dense clouds of gas and dust, and if the most massive star to be formed from the cloud evolved into a supernova and triggered a new round of star formation, and so on, then a chain of star-forming regions would result.
Also, choice C states that massive stars formed from supernova explosions are unlikely to evolve into supernovas - this would mean that the probability of such supernova explosions forming another supernova is low, but not impossible.

On the other hand, choice D states that Computer simulations of supernovas provide a poor picture of what occurs just before a supernova explosion.
This could mean that the old theory,which maintains that a density wave of spiral form sweeps through the central plane of a galaxy, compressing clouds of gas and dust, which collapse into stars that form a spiral pattern may still be true ?

Am I missing something? :roll:­
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Hi Sajjad1994 ,

Could you please provide the OE of Question 3? I am confused between C and D

3. Which of the following, if true, would most discredit the new theory as described in the passage?

(A) The exact mechanism by which a star becomes a supernova is not yet completely known and may even differ for different stars.
(B) Chains of star-forming regions like those postulated in the new theory have been observed in the vicinity of dense clouds of gas and dust.
(C) The most massive stars formed from supernova explosions are unlikely to evolve into supernovas.
(D) Computer simulations of supernovas provide a poor picture of what occurs just before a supernova explosion.
(E) A density wave cannot compress clouds of gas and dust to a density high enough to create a star.

The passage states:
If a supernova (the explosion of a massive star) triggered star formation from dense clouds of gas and dust, and if the most massive star to be formed from the cloud evolved into a supernova and triggered a new round of star formation, and so on, then a chain of star-forming regions would result.
Also, choice C states that massive stars formed from supernova explosions are unlikely to evolve into supernovas - this would mean that the probability of such supernova explosions forming another supernova is low, but not impossible.

On the other hand, choice D states that Computer simulations of supernovas provide a poor picture of what occurs just before a supernova explosion.
This could mean that the old theory,which maintains that a density wave of spiral form sweeps through the central plane of a galaxy, compressing clouds of gas and dust, which collapse into stars that form a spiral pattern may still be true ?

Am I missing something? :roll:

OE is not available please refer to the explanation posted in the link below

https://gmatclub.com/forum/if-a-superno ... l#p2261868­
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Re: If a supernova (the explosion of a massive star) triggered star format [#permalink]
I would appreciate if anyone could able to to break down the passage for me? I found it so hard to understand even.

If a supernova (the explosion of a massive star) triggered star formation from dense clouds of gas and dust, and if the most massive star to be formed from the cloud evolved into a supernova and triggered a new round of star formation, then a chain of star-forming regions would result.

If many such chains were created in a differentially rotating galaxy, the distribution of stars would resemble the observed distribution in a spiral galaxy.

This line of reasoningunderlies an exciting new theory of spiral-galaxy structure.-- what is this reasoning?

A computer simulation based on this theory has reproduced the appearance of many spiral galaxies without assuming an underlying density wave, the hallmark of the most widely accepted theory of the large-scale structure of spiral galaxies. --isn't it means that a supernova can happen without even the dense cloud of gas involvement and form a spiral pattern in a different galaxy?

That theory maintains that a density wave of spiral form sweeps through the central plane of a galaxy, compressing clouds of gas and dust, which collapse into stars that form a spiral pattern.--is it talking about the old theory where supernov form from dust and gas?
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