(B) is incorrect because although lines 36-40 discuss this theory, it's actually presented as Carroll and Chen's innovation. However, the passage doesn't indicate whether or not the author actually supports this view or not. Although the author presents their theory, we can't assume that she presumes their theory to be true, which is why we can't just yet pick (B). (C) is a better answer here, as it is a scientific fact that the author relies upon right before the lines you mention. Hope this helps!
filozinniJune 18, 2020
Hi @Shunhe, but wouldn't a hot and dense state represent high entropy? I thought that a cold, empty space had low entropy, not a hot and dense one. Could you please explain? Thank you!
Alex-Ward-2September 23, 2020
@Filippo, I believe lines 30-36 will help you understand the reasoning behind choosing (c).
MatthewMay 25, 2022
The claim that a hot and dense universe is low-entropy is not presumed, it is explicitly stated. When presented with questions like these, should we ignore the condition that they be "presumed?"
Emil-KunkinJune 28, 2022
Hi @filozinni, I would treat this as a must be true question, where we need to find what the author must agree with.
