What did Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton contribute to a new vision of the universe, and how did it differ from the Ptolemaic conception of the universe?
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The question asks about the contributions of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton to a new understanding of the universe, and how this new understanding differed from the Ptolemaic view. This involves identifying their key scientific achievements and contrasting the heliocentric model they supported with the geocentric model of Ptolemy.
Answer
They shifted the view of the universe from an Earth-centered (Ptolemaic) to a Sun-centered (heliocentric) model through observations and laws.
Copernicus introduced heliocentrism. Kepler defined elliptical orbits. Galileo's observations supported these ideas, and Newton's laws explained gravity. This shifted the universe perception from Earth-centered (Ptolemaic) to Sun-centered (heliocentric).
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Copernicus introduced heliocentrism. Kepler defined elliptical orbits. Galileo's observations supported these ideas, and Newton's laws explained gravity. This shifted the universe perception from Earth-centered (Ptolemaic) to Sun-centered (heliocentric).
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The Ptolemaic system, also known as the geocentric model, was the widely accepted view of the universe before the Scientific Revolution. It posited that the Earth was the center of the universe, with the Sun, moon, and stars revolving around it.
Tips
It's easy to mix up the specific contributions of each scientist, so focus on associating each with their primary breakthrough: Copernicus (heliocentrism), Kepler (elliptical orbits), Galileo (telescopic observations), and Newton (universal laws).
Sources
- What did Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton contribute to the ... - enotes.com
- Copernican Revolution - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- What did Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton contribute to a new vision of the universe, and how did it differ from the Ptolemaic conception of the universe? - brainly.com
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