In this task, you are given two sentences in the English language (Sentence 1 and Sentence 2). Your task is to identify the connecting word between the two sentences.
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Question: Sentence 1:The curvature of the sample is dependent on elastic moduli , swelling ratios , and ratios of layer thickness and bilayer thickness . Sentence 2:Thus , the adjusted models that describe mean curvature and Gaussian curvature are , respectively ,

Answer: thus


Question: Sentence 1:However , ganging CRPUs into three stages was sufficient to reach orbit . Sentence 2:Meanwhile , the low cost of each CRPU , after the economies of scale gained by producing hundreds or possibly thousands of them per year , would have still left the vehicle cheaper than its contemporaries .

Answer: meanwhile


Question: Sentence 1:Electricity was restored by March 18 , water fully restored by April 16th and the Senseki Train Line between Takagimachi Station and Sendai by May 28 . Sentence 2:Nevertheless , three people were confirmed killed in Matsushima ( including by aftershocks ) with 18 killed while out of town .

Answer:
nevertheless