Peter is conducting research to develop an engine that could run on water. his research is aimed at formulating a combustion process that could be used in commercial vehicles so that vehicles could run on water. peter's research is an example of?

Applied research          

Explanation:

Applied Research: In psychology, the term applied research is considered to be a scientific study that aims at inventive new technology, problem-solving, and curing illnesses. It focuses mainly on conducting scientific research and therefore applying the research into a real-world scenario.

It aims at solving practical and specific problems related to a particular group or an individual and therefore used in several aspects including education, medicine, etc.

In the question above, Peter's research is an example of applied research.

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.