Question

Scientists often work together, but in certain situations, scientists compete with each other. What could be an advantage of competition in science?
A. Competition can increase the pace of scientific advancement.
B. Competition allows the public to know which scientist is the smartest.
C. Competition keeps scientists from sharing their knowledge with others.

Answer 1

Competition allows science to advance at a faster pace.

Think of it as an arms race: when a country builds one battleship, their enemy builds two. This continues as both countries try to outdo each other. Competitive science works the same way.