Late Scientific Revolution - Robert Hooke

Robert Hooke, a renowned physicist, discovered the law of elasticity and contributed significantly to the study of stress and balance springs in watches. He was a member of the Royal Society of London and had diverse interests, including astronomy, crystallography, and biology. Hooke made significant contributions to the understanding of Mars' rotation, snowflake structures, and coined the term 'cells' for microscopic structures. He also studied light, discovering diffraction, and proposed that matter expands when heated.

What law did Robert Hooke discover and what is its significance?

How did Hooke's studies influence the design of balance springs in watches?

What diverse interests did Robert Hooke have beyond physics?

What was the first term used by Hooke to describe the microscopic structure of cork?

Describe the contributions of Robert Hooke to the study of light.