▶ Your Answer :
The lecturer objects the facts mentioned in the reading passage made about using a combination of mirrors.
The speaker states that the claim in the passage have issues.
First, lecturer claim that the assertion related to curved mirror is possible
This is true that there are some documents regarding this but, there is evidence to show another story
The recorded data can not prove the theory. because it is outdated data. Also many recorded data have destroyed by war. Therefore, the fact that mirror could be used to focus reflected light on a target is true. This counter the claim that it is impossible because of some documents.
Second, speakers says that the evidence about targeting a single ship with multiple mirrors is true.
Although, it is hard to aim simultaneously , there is evidence to verify something else. Actually, it is true that they are trained. That means they had skill to target. Therefore, It is possible for them to aim exactly. This goes against writer's view that it is impossible to aim simultaneously and exactly.
Finally, professor mentions that the point regarding the small size of the fires. Even though it is small fires , there is point to illustrate otherwise. The fires were actually fast. even if small fires, it could cause large fires.
This is in direct opposition to author's view that the fire produced using mirrors were not big enough to burn the ships. |