Skeptics ·Fractal geometry will have lasting ro in math only if it can support theorems and proofs
Passage Style
Critique or debate
Spotlight
23.
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Question Type
Purpose in context (of word, phrase, or idea)
Structure
The author discusses the Koch curve to help provide insight into fractal gemoetry. In particular, the Koch curve is a significant fractal shape that shows self-similarity.
a
show how fractal ████████ ███ ██ ███████ ██ ███████████ ████████
The author doesn’t suggest fractal geometry can be reduced to traditional geometry.
b
give an example ██ █ ███████ ████ ████ ███ ██ █████████ ██ ███████ ████████
We have no indication that the Koch curve is a natural form (a form that occurs in nature). Although some think that fractal geometry can describe natural forms, the author never suggests the Koch curve is a natural form.
The idea that some people think fractal geometry will have a lasting role in math only if it becomes a precise language supporting theorems is mentioned at the very end. It’s not related to the introduction of the Koch curve in the passage.
d
illustrate the concept ██ ███████████████
The author discusses the Koch curve to help provide insight into fractal gemoetry. In particular, the Koch curve is a significant fractal shape that shows self-similarity.
e
provide an exact ██████████ ██ ████████
The author indicates that we haven’t established an exact definition of fractals. Self-similarity is a part of fractal geometry, but the author doesn’t suggest that she is about to provide an exact definition of fractals.
Difficulty
80% of people who answer get this correct
This is a moderately difficult question.
It is somewhat easier than other questions in this passage.
CURVE
Score of students with a 50% chance of getting this right
25%139
150
75%160
Analysis
Purpose in context (of word, phrase, or idea)
Structure
Critique or debate
Science
Spotlight
Answer Popularity
PopularityAvg. score
a
5%
159
b
9%
160
c
1%
156
d
80%
166
e
4%
160
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