Flashcard on Galileo Galilei

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Where was Galileo Galilei born?

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Pisa, Italy

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What was Galileo Galilei best known for?

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Improving the telescope to study planets and stars

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What did Galileo contribute to the development of timekeeping?

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Designed a pendulum for keeping time

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Which experiment did Galileo conduct at the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

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Dropping two balls of different weights

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Which astronomer's work did Galileo support with his observations?

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Nicolaus Copernicus

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What is the significance of Galileo's improvements to the telescope?

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It allowed for detailed observations of celestial bodies, leading to discoveries such as the moons of Jupiter.

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What principle did Galileo demonstrate through his experiments with falling objects?

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The principle of uniform acceleration due to gravity, showing that objects fall at the same rate regardless of their mass.

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What was the name of the book Galileo published that supported Copernican theory?

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Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems.

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How did Galileo's work challenge the prevailing views of his time?

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He supported the heliocentric model, which contradicted the geocentric model endorsed by the Church.

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What role did Galileo play in the scientific revolution?

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He is often referred to as the 'father of modern observational astronomy' and made significant contributions to physics and the scientific method.