Elena and Marcus both attend a demonstration of a new hybrid vehicle. Afterwards, they are asked to describe the main engine compartment feature they observed. Elena describes it as an advanced electrical battery charging system, while Marcus describes it as a high-performance combustion engine. In reality, they were both looking at the exact same integrated hybrid powertrain unit.
Using schema theory, explain why Elena and Marcus have given different descriptions of the engine compartment.
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