Galileo is known as the “father of science” because A. he invented the telescope to view the planets and stars. B. he determined the planets traveled in elliptical orbits. C. he performed experiments and analyzed the results mathematically. D. he developed an early evolutionary theory of how life began.
Question
Galileo is known as the “father of science” because A. he invented the telescope to view the planets and stars. B. he determined the planets traveled in elliptical orbits. C. he performed experiments and analyzed the results mathematically. D. he developed an early evolutionary theory of how life began.
Solution
C. He performed experiments and analyzed the results mathematically. Galileo is often called the "father of modern science" because of his emphasis on experimentation and quantification in scientific research. While he did not invent the telescope, he significantly improved it and used it to make important astronomical observations. He did not determine that planets travel in elliptical orbits - that was Johannes Kepler. He also did not develop an early evolutionary theory of how life began.
Similar Questions
Galileo made an important contribution to science by Select one: proving the existence of other planets. discovering the origins of stars. determining the causes of eclipses. providing evidence for a heliocentric universe.
Why were Galileo Galilei's astronomical observations important to the scientific revolution?A.They confirmed Copernicus's controversial theory that the Earth revolved around the sun.B.They demonstrated that the Bible actually supported many new scientific discoveries.C.They mathematically confirmed Isaac Newton's laws of motion and theory of gravity.D.They proved that an empirical approach could not be used in the study of physical motion.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS
Who is known as the "Father of Modern Physics"?
The image above shows the retrograde (backward) motion of Mars as observed from Earth by the astronomer who discovered it. Knowing the orbits of Earth and Mars were important in the discovery of the three laws of planetary motion. Which of these mathematician/astronomers used observation and deductive reasoning to discover these laws? A. Johannes Kepler B. Galileo Galilei C. Tycho Brahe D. Sir Isaac Newton
The scientist who developed a heliocentric theory of the universe wasMultiple choice question.A)Thomas Aquinas.B)Isaac Newton.C)Nicolaus Copernicus.D)Ptolemy.
Upgrade your grade with Knowee
Get personalized homework help. Review tough concepts in more detail, or go deeper into your topic by exploring other relevant questions.