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Who contradicted the theory of a geocentric universe in 1543?
Who contradicted the theory of a geocentric universe in 1543?
- Nicolaus and Copernicus (correct)
- Albert Einstein
- Leucippus and Democritus
- Aristotle and Ptolemy
Which ancient Greek philosophers believed in an 'atomic universe'?
Which ancient Greek philosophers believed in an 'atomic universe'?
- Nicolaus and Copernicus
- Leucippus and Democritus (correct)
- Rene Descartes
- Aristotle and Ptolemy
In 1929, who showed that the universe was not static, leading to the abandonment of the previous theory?
In 1929, who showed that the universe was not static, leading to the abandonment of the previous theory?
- Giordano Bruno
- Nicolaus and Copernicus
- Edwin Hubble (correct)
- Albert Einstein
Who proposed a geometric universe where Earth is motionless, and everything revolves around it?
Who proposed a geometric universe where Earth is motionless, and everything revolves around it?
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Who outlined a Cartesian vortex model involving swirling whirlpools of fine matter?
Who outlined a Cartesian vortex model involving swirling whirlpools of fine matter?
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Which philosopher suggested that even the Solar System is not at the center of the universe?
Which philosopher suggested that even the Solar System is not at the center of the universe?
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