The Power of Thoughts and Discoveries
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James Watt's observation of the tea kettle lid moving up and down led to the invention of the steam engine.

True

Galileo's observation of a chandelier swinging in the cathedral of Pisa led to the invention of the locomotive.

False

James Ferguson, the poor Scottish shepherd boy, was able to make the mainspring of a watch out of a piece of steel.

False

Sir Isaac Newton's observation of an apple falling from a tree led to his discovery of how the earth, sun, moon, and stars are kept in their places.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The passage suggests that all great inventions and discoveries come from hard thinking and observation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What observation inspired Sir Isaac Newton to discover the laws of gravitation?

<p>He saw an apple fall from a tree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What everyday object did James Watt observe that inspired his improvements to the steam engine?

<p>A tea kettle lid moving up and down</p> Signup and view all the answers

What material did James Ferguson use to create the mainspring for his homemade watch?

<p>A piece of whalebone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What observation led Galileo to the invention of the pendulum?

<p>He saw a chandelier swaying in a cathedral</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the common factor behind great inventions and discoveries?

<p>Thinking and observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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