In paragraph 5, why does the author provide the information that 'A fifteen-speed racing bicycle is more likely to break down than a child's tricycle'?

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The question is asking for the reasoning behind an example given in a reading passage regarding the stability of different systems, specifically the comparison made between a racing bicycle and a child's tricycle. It aims to understand the author's intent in providing this example within the context of stability in ecosystems.

Answer

To illustrate a general principle about the stability of systems with an example.

The final answer is to illustrate a general principle about the stability of systems by using a simple example.

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The final answer is to illustrate a general principle about the stability of systems by using a simple example.

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The author uses the example of a fifteen-speed racing bicycle and a child's tricycle to demonstrate that more complex systems are generally more prone to breakdowns.

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Be careful not to overlook the connection between the example and the broader principle of complexity and stability.

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