Asked by Gabriel

Which statement about internal combustion engines best shows how science has been impacted by society?

Internal combustion engines provided a high power-to-weight ratio.
Internal combustion engine manufacture has increased because of consumer demand for personal vehicles.
Internal combustion engines contribute to air pollution, which can cause health problems.
Internal combustion engines can lead to noise pollution.

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"Internal combustion engine manufacture has increased because of consumer demand for personal vehicles."

This statement shows society (consumer demand) influencing the development and production of a technology, i.e., science/engineering responding to social needs and preferences. The other statements describe properties or impacts of the technology, not how society shaped its development.