Which of the following describes the scientific contributions of Robert Hooke? (Select ALL that apply)
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the scientific contributions of Robert Hooke from a list of statements, requiring an understanding of his work in biology and cell theory.
Answer
Hooke's Law, coined 'cell', microscopic investigations, elliptical orbits.
Robert Hooke discovered Hooke's Law of elasticity, invented the microscope to investigate microscopic scales, coined the term 'cell', and suggested that the Earth and moon orbit in elliptical paths.
Answer for screen readers
Robert Hooke discovered Hooke's Law of elasticity, invented the microscope to investigate microscopic scales, coined the term 'cell', and suggested that the Earth and moon orbit in elliptical paths.
More Information
Hooke's observation of cork led to the coining of the term 'cell' due to the resemblance of the structure to monk's cells.
Tips
A common mistake is to overlook the variety of fields Hooke contributed to, focusing only on a single contribution.
Sources
- Robert Hooke | Biography, Discoveries, & Facts - Britannica - britannica.com
- Robert Hooke - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Robert Hooke | Laboratory Medicine - Oxford Academic - academic.oup.com
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