While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:While researching a topic, a student has taken the following...
GMAT Expression of Ideas : (Expression) Questions
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- Circular particle accelerators known as synchrotrons radiate energy in the form of light.
- Synchrotron light is among the brightest light ever produced.
- Synchrotron light is an ideal tool for researchers investigating the structure of matter.
- The first synchrotron created for the purpose of providing synchrotron light was built in 1968.
- It was called Tantalus and was housed near the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
The student wants to emphasize the location of the first synchrotron built to provide synchrotron light. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Tantalus, the first synchrotron created for the purpose of providing synchrotron light, was built in 1968.
Circular particle accelerators known as synchrotrons radiate energy in the form of light, and this light is an ideal tool for researchers investigating the structure of matter.
The first synchrotron created for the purpose of providing synchrotron light, Tantalus, was housed near the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Synchrotron light is among the brightest light ever produced, making it an ideal tool for researchers investigating the structure of matter.
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Part A: Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| Circular particle accelerators known as synchrotrons radiate energy in the form of light. |
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| Synchrotron light is among the brightest light ever produced. |
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| Synchrotron light is an ideal tool for researchers investigating the structure of matter. |
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| The first synchrotron created for the purpose of providing synchrotron light was built in 1968. |
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| It was called Tantalus and was housed near the University of Wisconsin–Madison. |
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Part B: Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: The notes provide background information about synchrotrons and synchrotron light, then focus on specific details about the first synchrotron built specifically for producing synchrotron light.
Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely
What's being asked? Which choice most effectively emphasizes the location of the first synchrotron built to provide synchrotron light.
What type of answer do we need? A sentence that prominently features and emphasizes the location (University of Wisconsin–Madison).
Any limiting keywords? N/A
Step 3: Prethink the Answer
- The right answer should prominently feature the University of Wisconsin–Madison location in connection with the first synchrotron built for synchrotron light
- It should make this location prominent in the sentence structure, not just mention it in passing
Tantalus, the first synchrotron created for the purpose of providing synchrotron light, was built in 1968.
✗ Incorrect
- Mentions Tantalus and the year 1968, but completely omits the location
- Fails to address the question's goal of emphasizing location
Circular particle accelerators known as synchrotrons radiate energy in the form of light, and this light is an ideal tool for researchers investigating the structure of matter.
✗ Incorrect
- Provides general information about synchrotrons and their research applications
- Makes no mention of the first synchrotron, Tantalus, or any location
The first synchrotron created for the purpose of providing synchrotron light, Tantalus, was housed near the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
✓ Correct
- Clearly identifies the first synchrotron created for the purpose of providing synchrotron light
- includes the name Tantalus for specificity
- ends with and emphasizes the University of Wisconsin–Madison location
- The sentence structure puts the location at the end, making it prominent and memorable
Synchrotron light is among the brightest light ever produced, making it an ideal tool for researchers investigating the structure of matter.
✗ Incorrect
- Focuses on the brightness and research applications of synchrotron light in general
- Makes no mention of the first synchrotron, Tantalus, or any location