In ancient times, scientists believed that matter could be destroyed by burning or breaking. Modern scientists believe that matter cannot be destroyed. What best accounts for these different opinions?

A. scientists with varied backgrounds make different interpretations

B. scientists come up with different hypotheses without enough evidence

C. scientists believe in discarding all interpretations which were made in the past D. scientists propose different hypotheses to include all the scientific possibilities

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Biology

19 April, 21:35

In ancient times, scientists believed that matter could be destroyed by burning or breaking. Modern scientists believe that matter cannot be destroyed. What best accounts for these different opinions?

A. scientists with varied backgrounds make different interpretations

B. scientists come up with different hypotheses without enough evidence

C. scientists believe in discarding all interpretations which were made in the past D. scientists propose different hypotheses to include all the scientific possibilities

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Skye Hawkins · Answer 1

Option a scientist ‍ with varied backgrounds

Tuffy · Answer 2

Answer: C. Scientists believe in discarding all interpretations which were made in the past.

Explanation:

C. is the correct option because modern scientists believe that the ancient scientist might be lacking technology which is available with modern scientists. Thus, the methodology followed by them to prove the hypothesis could be inefficient to yield results. Hence, they discard research done by ancient scientists.