Question

valerie thomas was a scientist and inventor who worked for the national aeronautics and space administration (nasa). thomas was not encouraged to explore math and science during the early years of her education. however, a physics course that she took in high school led her to study the subject in college. she majored in physics at morgan state university in baltimore, maryland. then she worked for nasa, where she applied her knowledge in physics and conducted research. her research focused on the manner in which rounded mirrors affect the reflections of real objects, leading to her invention of the illusion transmitter. in addition to being adopted by nasa, the device has been used in surgeries, television, and video screens. do it! thomass high school course was ________. a lighthearted b influential c abbreviated d ceremonious

Explanation:

The text states that a physics course she took in high school led her to study the subject in college. This shows that the high - school course had an impact (was influential). "Lighthearted" means not serious; "abbreviated" means shortened; "ceremonious" means related to ceremony. None of these fit the context as well as "influential".

Answer:

B. Influential