For Q's 1 & 2, refer to this passage... On p5, the book says: '[Galileo] was the first to show that the language of mathematics could be used to describe the behaviour of material... For Q's 1 & 2, refer to this passage... On p5, the book says: '[Galileo] was the first to show that the language of mathematics could be used to describe the behaviour of material objects, such as falling bodies and projectiles.'
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The question refers to a passage discussing Galileo's use of mathematics to describe physical phenomena. It implies that the user needs to answer questions based on the provided excerpt from a book related to the historical impact of Galileo's work.
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Galileo showed that math describes physical phenomena, transforming science.
The passage explains how Galileo demonstrated that mathematics could describe the behavior of material objects. His work marked a shift in scientific thought by applying mathematical principles to physical phenomena, leading to modern scientific methodology.
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The passage explains how Galileo demonstrated that mathematics could describe the behavior of material objects. His work marked a shift in scientific thought by applying mathematical principles to physical phenomena, leading to modern scientific methodology.
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Galileo's approach laid the groundwork for modern physics, emphasizing mathematical models and empirical testing.
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