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What distinguishes science from other attempts to understand the world?
What distinguishes science from other attempts to understand the world?
Which historical period is known for rapid scientific development in Europe?
Which historical period is known for rapid scientific development in Europe?
What did Galileo's support of Copernicanism lead to?
What did Galileo's support of Copernicanism lead to?
Which feature is a hallmark of scientific inquiry?
Which feature is a hallmark of scientific inquiry?
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How did experiments contribute to the development of modern science?
How did experiments contribute to the development of modern science?
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What did Galileo propose about freely falling bodies?
What did Galileo propose about freely falling bodies?
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Who is considered the first modern physicist?
Who is considered the first modern physicist?
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Which scientist proposed a mechanical philosophy viewing the universe as inert particles interacting mechanically?
Which scientist proposed a mechanical philosophy viewing the universe as inert particles interacting mechanically?
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Which theory challenged classical notions of determinism at the subatomic level?
Which theory challenged classical notions of determinism at the subatomic level?
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What marked a milestone in understanding genetic mechanisms in 2003?
What marked a milestone in understanding genetic mechanisms in 2003?
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Which scientific disciplines experienced significant growth and specialization in the 20th century?
Which scientific disciplines experienced significant growth and specialization in the 20th century?
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Which scientist laid the foundation for modern physics with his laws of motion and universal gravitation?
Which scientist laid the foundation for modern physics with his laws of motion and universal gravitation?
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