Read the paragraph from the section “NIF Physicists Need More Time.”

The goal of achieving ignition inspires most of the physicists who work at NIF. The organization has been given three more years to achieve ignition. If they cannot reach their goal in time, funding may be cut.

Which of the following is an accurate explanation of what this paragraph means?

A) If eager scientists are unable to achieve ignition in the next three years, they may lose their funding.

B) The physicists working for the NIF have enough resources and money to achieve ignition soon.

C) Many physicists will lose their jobs if they cannot achieve ignition.

D) Scientists will successfully create a fusion reactor in three years.