Question

what specific interest led susan thomas to switch her major from biology to mechanical engineering? she discovered she loved the practice of medicine as a physician. her desire to work exclusively in an office environment. her fascination with the technology of medicine, such as cat scans and surgical lasers. a professor told her mechanical engineering was the easiest program.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Wanting to be a physician relates to medicine, not switching to mechanical engineering, so incorrect.
• Option 2: Mechanical engineering often involves fieldwork/ lab work, not just office, so this is illogical.
• Option 3: Interest in medical technology (like CAT scans, surgical lasers) connects biology (medical context) to mechanical engineering (technology design/development), making this a valid reason for the switch.
• Option 4: Choosing a major based on "easiest" is not a strong or specific academic interest - based reason, so incorrect.

Answer:

C. Her fascination with the technology of medicine, such as CAT scans and surgical lasers.