Which of the following is an example of pure research? Creating new elements to study their properties Producing plastics that are heat-resistant to use in ovensDetermining how to reduce rusting on metal ships and cargo carriersFinding alternatives to gasoline to fuel transportation vehicles

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3 November, 07:29

Which of the following is an example of pure research? Creating new elements to study their properties Producing plastics that are heat-resistant to use in ovensDetermining how to reduce rusting on metal ships and cargo carriersFinding alternatives to gasoline to fuel transportation vehicles

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Selena Hayes · Answer 1

Creating new elements in order to study their properties is definitely pure research.

It has no earthly [known] application, since the elements don't even exist, whereas

for each of the other choices, you've stated the desired application as the reason

for the search.