Scientists and engineers are studying ways to make artificial muscles out of carbon nanotubes. These muscles are lightweight and can handle very high temperatures. They could be used in robots, but not in humans. What is the most likely way these muscles could lead to additional scientific progress?
Answer
A
They could help biologists understand how human muscles work.
B
They could allow engineers to build robots that could make cars faster.
C
They could allow scientists to explore remote places, like other planets, in new ways.
D
They could help chemists understand how to make new biomaterials for artificial human muscles.
Explanation
Because these artificial muscles are lightweight and can withstand very high temperatures, they could make robots useful in harsh, remote environments. Robots equipped with them could help scientists explore places such as other planets in new ways. The question says the muscles could be used in robots, not humans, so choices about understanding or creating human muscles do not follow as directly.
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