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Ancient Greek Burning Mirror Analysis

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The reading passage discussed a weapon called a burning mirror in ancient Greek is a myth. But the listening passage cast doubt on this idea by elaborating some experiments. First of all, According to the reading passage, back then there was no way to build such as an amazing mirror which should be wide and precise. On the other hand, the professor in the listening passage claims there are some experiments shown a small mirror is effective with the aim of burning ships. Next, in the reading passage states that it would have taken a long time to burn a ship by this method and ships were not unmoved. Therefore, it is not feasible. Contrary to the reading, the professor is of the belief that for burning a wooden ship ten minutes are adequate.

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