What is an example the first author gives how science has solved a problem

For example, the challenge presented to the first class in 2000 was to design a mission of exploration to Mars to search for signs of past or present life. Some students, who saw themselves as prospective aeronautics or astronautics majors, immediately interpreted this as a simple invitation to solve the ideal rocket equation for the appropriate thrust necessary to transfer a research payload to Mars and back.

i think that the quotes in paragraph 11 contribute to the development of ideas because it provides a good reasoning of the central idea of the text.

b. vast setting

explanation:

an epic is a poem of heroic proportions; it can't be short or focus on simple daily life event. it cannot be written with a casual tone as it narrates some heroic deeds of legendary figures.    

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