Flashcard on Scientific Revolution Figures

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Which scientist formulated the three laws of motion that laid the foundation for classical mechanics?

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Isaac Newton

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Who is known for her work in astronomy and for discovering a comet, despite facing barriers as a woman in science during the Scientific Revolution?

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Maria Winckelmann

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Which figure is credited with developing the scientific method and emphasizing the importance of empirical, inductive reasoning?

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Francis Bacon

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Who famously stated "I think, therefore I am" and contributed to the development of analytical geometry?

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Rene Descartes

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Which scientist proposed the heliocentric model, placing the Sun at the center of the universe instead of the Earth?

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Nicolaus Copernicus

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Johannes Kepler improved upon the heliocentric model by demonstrating that planets move in which type of orbits?

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Elliptical

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Galileo Galilei used a telescope to make several important astronomical discoveries. Which of the following did he observe that supported the heliocentric theory? The phases of Venus, The rings of Saturn, The Great Red Spot on Jupiter, The asteroid belt

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The phases of Venus

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Margaret Cavendish's contributions during the Scientific Revolution and her unique approach?

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Natural philosophy; she published her own scientific works under her own name