Set 7: Cross-Text Connections (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 Classical physics assumes time is a constant. A second on Earth is the same as a second anywhere else in the universe. Text 2 Einstein's Theory of Relativity rewrote this. It proved that time is relative; it slows down for objects moving at high speeds or in strong gravitational fields. This is known as time dilation.
How does Text 2 revise the concept presented in Text 1?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Time = Constant (Absolute). Text 2: Time = Relative/Variable/Dilation. Revision: Absolute -> Variable. Understanding how the authors relate to each other's views is essential. Identify whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of the topic. Focus on their specific claims and conclusions. When comparing texts, first identify each author's thesis or main argument. Then determine how these positions interact: do they complement each other, contradict each other, or address different aspects of the same issue? The relationship between texts reveals deeper meaning.
Key Evidence:
• "assumes time is a constant"
• "relative"
• "slows down ... variable"
Why others are wrong: B (Relative.), C (Text says slows down.), D (Physics.).
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