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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.
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The passage suggests that all great inventions and discoveries come from hard thinking and observation.
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What observation inspired Sir Isaac Newton to discover the laws of gravitation?
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What everyday object did James Watt observe that inspired his improvements to the steam engine?
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What material did James Ferguson use to create the mainspring for his homemade watch?
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What observation led Galileo to the invention of the pendulum?
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According to the passage, what is the common factor behind great inventions and discoveries?
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