Galileo Galilei Biography

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What foundational contributions did Galileo make to physics and engineering?

Studying the human body and its functions

Investigating the properties of light and color

Exploring ocean currents and marine life

Discussing falling bodies, projectile motion, and strength of materials (correct)

What model did Galileo champion, which was proposed by Copernicus?

Heliocentric model (correct)

Geocentric model

Stellar parallax model

Ptolemaic model

What idea did Galileo support regarding the orbits of planets?

Planets orbit the Earth

Planets orbit the Moon

Earth and other planets orbit the Sun (correct)

Earth is the center of the solar system

What aspect of winemaking did Galileo emphasize in his quote about wine and sunlight?

The role of sunlight Signup and view all the answers

What type of discovery did Galileo value according to his quote?

Scientific discoveries Signup and view all the answers

What was Galileo Galilei's primary field of study?

Natural philosophy and astronomy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of Galileo's notable works?

Principia Mathematica (1687) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of Galileo's work "Two New Sciences"?

Exploring the principles of mechanics and materials Signup and view all the answers

Which of Galileo's discoveries provided support for the heliocentric model of the solar system?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Galileo's work "Sidereus Nuncius"?

It challenged the geocentric view of the universe Signup and view all the answers

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What foundational contributions did Galileo make to physics and engineering?

What model did Galileo champion, which was proposed by Copernicus?

What idea did Galileo support regarding the orbits of planets?

What aspect of winemaking did Galileo emphasize in his quote about wine and sunlight?

What type of discovery did Galileo value according to his quote?

What was Galileo Galilei's primary field of study?

Which of the following is NOT one of Galileo's notable works?

What was the primary focus of Galileo's work "Two New Sciences"?

Which of Galileo's discoveries provided support for the heliocentric model of the solar system?

What was the significance of Galileo's work "Sidereus Nuncius"?

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