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read the excerpt from neil degrasse tysons \death by black hole.\
if you stumbled upon a black hole and found yourself falling feet - first toward its center, then as you got
closer, the black holes force of gravity would grow astronomically. curiously, you would not feel this force
at all because, like anything in free fall, you are weightless. what you do feel, however, is something far
more sinister. while you fall, the black holes force of gravity at your two feet, they being closer to the black
holes center, accelerates them faster than does the weaker force of gravity at your head.
read the excerpt from billy collinss \man listening to disc.\
the only true point of view,
is full of the hope that he,
the hub of the cosmos
with his hair blown sideways,
will eventually make it all the way downtown.
which choice best describes the differing views tyson and collins present of humanity?
tyson describes a sinister universe where men are eaten by black holes, while collins describes a cosmos full of
hope for a better future.
tyson writes about a scientific fact of life, while collins writes about an emotionally charged event in his life.
tyson presents humans as powerless against the forces of nature, while collins presents an individual creating
his own destiny.
tyson suggests that people have no control of their lives in a dangerous world, while collins reminds people to
take control and be focused.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Tyson's excerpt is about the scientific effect of a black hole on a falling person, not "men being eaten". Eliminate.
• Option 2: Collins' excerpt is not about a personal "emotionally charged event" but a more universal, hopeful view of humanity's place. Eliminate.
• Option 3: Tyson shows a human (falling into a black hole) at the mercy of natural forces (gravity). Collins shows an individual (the man) moving toward a goal, creating his own path/destiny. This matches.
• Option 4: Tyson's excerpt is about the scientific mechanics of a black hole, not "people having no control of their lives in a dangerous world" (it's a scientific scenario, not a commentary on life control). Eliminate.

Answer:

C. Tyson presents humans as powerless against the forces of nature, while Collins presents an individual creating his own destiny.