Instruction: Identify the assumptions that must hold for the statement to be valid, then choose the correct option.
Statement: Although recent advancements in quantum computing have greatly enhanced processing speeds, the instability of quantum states continues to be a major challenge in developing large-scale quantum computers for practical use.
Assumptions:
I. Quantum computing has the potential to process data faster than classical computing.
II. The instability of quantum states poses a significant obstacle to large-scale quantum computing.
III. Recent advancements in quantum computing have completely overcome the problem of unstable quantum states.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only I and II are implicit.
Assumptions:
I. Implicit (The statement mentions that advancements have improved processing speeds, which implies that quantum computing can be faster than classical computing. Hence, this assumption is implicit.)
II. Implicit (The statement directly says that the instability of quantum states remains a major challenge, meaning this instability is indeed a key barrier. So, this assumption is also implicit.)
III. Not Implicit (The statement clearly states that instability still exists, meaning the issue is not yet resolved. Therefore, this assumption contradicts the statement and is not implicit.)