Question

Read paragraphs 1 and 2 from the passage.

(1) Developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, the Deep Space Atomic Clock is a serious upgrade to the satellite-based atomic clocks that, for example, enable the GPS on your phone.
(2) Ultimately, this new technology could make spacecraft navigation to distant locations like Mars more autonomous. But what is an atomic clock? How are they used in space navigation, and what makes the Deep Space Atomic Clock different? Read on to get all the answers.


How does the author unfold the idea that the Deep Space Atomic Clock is a serious upgrade to satellite-based atomic clocks?


A. The author compares the new technology to the old technology, delineating exactly what makes the new technology superior.

B. The author presents a series of facts and makes an appeal to authority to convince readers of their accuracy.

C. The author follows up her claim by asking a series of questions that readers will have to continue reading to get answered.

D. The author follows up her claim by describing how the Deep Space Atomic Clock could make space travel better.

Answer 1

The author of the passage suggests that the Deep Space Atomic Clock is a significant improvement over existing satellite-based atomic clocks by posing a series of engaging questions to the reader, hinting at a forthcoming detailed explanation of its advanced capabilities in space navigation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The author unfolds the idea that the Deep Space Atomic Clock is a serious upgrade to satellite-based atomic clocks by asking a series of questions that intrigue the reader to continue reading for the answers, option C. This approach implies that the author will explore how and why the Deep Space Atomic Clock represents a significant advancement over previous technology. By presenting these questions, the author sets the stage for a subsequent, more in-depth explanation of the complexities and improvements that the new atomic clock provides in terms of spacecraft navigation and autonomy, especially in long-distance missions such as those to Mars.

Answer 2

D. The author follows up her claim by describing how the Deep Space Atomic Clock could make space travel better.

Step-by-step explanation:

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