Question

1. which excerpt from the text best describes the problem the women from singapore wanted to solve?

\the students work is part of the global push towards more sustainable energy.\
\however, most supercapacitors are stiff, so there is a limit of where they can be used.\
\supercapacitors are better for the environment than regular batteries.\

Explanation:

To determine the problem the women from Singapore wanted to solve, we analyze each option:

• The first option describes the context (global push for sustainable energy) but not the problem.
• The second option states a limitation of supercapacitors (being stiff, limiting usage), which is a problem they might aim to solve.
• The third option compares supercapacitors to regular batteries (an advantage, not a problem).

Answer:

B. "However, most supercapacitors are stiff, so there is a limit of where they can be used."