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What foundational contributions did Galileo make to physics and engineering?
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?
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?
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?
What aspect of winemaking did Galileo emphasize in his quote about wine and sunlight?
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What type of discovery did Galileo value according to his quote?
What type of discovery did Galileo value according to his quote?
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What was Galileo Galilei's primary field of study?
What was Galileo Galilei's primary field of study?
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Which of the following is NOT one of Galileo's notable works?
Which of the following is NOT one of Galileo's notable works?
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What was the primary focus of Galileo's work "Two New Sciences"?
What was the primary focus of Galileo's work "Two New Sciences"?
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Which of Galileo's discoveries provided support for the heliocentric model of the solar system?
Which of Galileo's discoveries provided support for the heliocentric model of the solar system?
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What was the significance of Galileo's work "Sidereus Nuncius"?
What was the significance of Galileo's work "Sidereus Nuncius"?
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