Read this sentence: ""Territory held today by a given nation-state in the past likely belonged to a
different political entity ... even if one wanted to reunite dispersed works of art, where would one do so?"

What is the meaning of dispersed as used?

borrowed
scattered
unclaimed
uncovered

Why does the author's description of the mercury boiler—"the mercury, when vaporized, going into a mercury turbine and then into a condenser, remaining hot enough to generate steam in a steam boiler"—intentionally incorporate such highly technical language? using technical language establishes the expertise of the writer and convey the complex nature of the process being described. using technical language allows the writer to subtly poke fun at those who seek to make basic processes seem overly complicated. using technical language encourages readers to develop deeper and more meaningful personal connections to the information. using technical language lets the writer make clear to readers that the article is intended for readers who are themselves experts on electricity.