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During the late nineteenth century, physicists hypothesized the existence of the 'luminiferous ether' to explain how light waves could propagate through otherwise empty space. The famous Michelson-Morley experiment of 1887, however, detected absolutely no difference in the speed of light regardless of the Earth's motion. ______ scientists eventually abandoned the ether hypothesis, prompting a major paradigm shift that culminated in Albert Einstein's theory of special relativity.

Which choice completes the passage with the most logical transition?

  1. Consequently,Cevap
  2. B
    Nonetheless,
  3. C
    Furthermore,
  4. D
    To this end,

Cevap

Consequently,
The passage describes a clear cause-and-effect relationship: the null result of the Michelson-Morley experiment (cause) led scientists to abandon the luminiferous ether hypothesis (effect). The transition 'Consequently' correctly signals that the statement in the final sentence is a direct outcome of the experimental findings described in the preceding sentence.

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1
Analyze the relationship between the sentences.
The first two sentences describe the Michelson-Morley experiment's null results. The third sentence describes the abandonment of the ether hypothesis and the shift to special relativity.
To determine the logical connection between the ideas before and after the blank.
2
Determine the direction of the logical connection.
The null results of the experiment served as the cause that led to the abandonment of the ether hypothesis, which is the effect.
To identify if a cause-and-effect, contrast, or addition transition is required.
3
Evaluate the choices based on the identified cause-and-effect relationship.
The word 'Consequently' correctly establishes that the abandonment of the hypothesis was a direct result of the experimental findings.
To select the transition that logically connects the ideas.

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