Question

But the few wondrous shells and pebbles picked up by Newton and other scientists on the seashore helped to trigger a marvelous chain of events. A profound transformation occurred in human society. With Newton’s mechanics came powerful machines, and eventually the steam engine, the motive force which reshaped the world by overturning agrarian society, spawning factories and stimulating commerce, unleashing the industrial revolution, and opening up entire continents with the railroad.
Select the most accurate summary of Kaku’s argument.
Newton’s scientific study transformed knowledge of the ocean and encouraged countless transformative inventions.
Newton’s discoveries led to the invention of machines and the beginning of an industrialized society.
Newton’s invention of the steam engine revolutionized transportation around the world.
Newton’s followers invented the machines that later stimulated factory productivity and success.

Answer 1

The most accurate summary of Kaku’s argument is :
Newton’s discoveries led to the invention of machines and the beginning of an industrialized society.

This statement nicely sums up all the information stated in the provided text. The text is about the achievements of Newton that led to the industrial progress, having strong impact on many generations incuding modern generations. The other options do not support this idea, they develop some new ones based on the information stated in the text, totally changing the main idea.

Answer 2

letter B is the right answer ....