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Who proposed the theory of heliocentrism in 1543, contradicting the idea of Earth being at the center of the universe?
Who proposed the theory of heliocentrism in 1543, contradicting the idea of Earth being at the center of the universe?
- Leucippus and Democritus
- Nicolaus and Copernicus (correct)
- Aristotle and Ptolemy
- Isaac Newton
Which Greek philosopher believed in an 'atomic universe' composed of very small atoms, viewing the universe as a giant living body?
Which Greek philosopher believed in an 'atomic universe' composed of very small atoms, viewing the universe as a giant living body?
- Leucippus and Democritus (correct)
- Nicolaus and Copernicus
- Albert Einstein
- Aristotle and Ptolemy
Who suggested that even the Solar System is not in the center of the universe?
Who suggested that even the Solar System is not in the center of the universe?
- Edwin Hubble
- Rene Descartes
- Isaac Newton
- Giordano Bruno (correct)
Which philosopher outlined a Cartesian vortex model involving huge swirling whirlpools of fine matter?
Which philosopher outlined a Cartesian vortex model involving huge swirling whirlpools of fine matter?
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In 1929, who showed that the universe was not static, leading to abandoning the idea of a static universe?
In 1929, who showed that the universe was not static, leading to abandoning the idea of a static universe?
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Which scientist assumed that the universe was similar to Newton's static model, neither expanding nor contracting?
Which scientist assumed that the universe was similar to Newton's static model, neither expanding nor contracting?
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