Matching Pairs The Scientific Revolution vocOnline version Terms, people, and places Global History by carlos sosa 1 heliocentric 2 Nicolaus Copernicus 3 Tycho Brahe 4 Galileo Galilei 5 Johannes Kepler 6 gravity 7 Isaac Newton 8 calculus 9 René Descartes 10 Robert Boyle 11 Francis Bacon 12 scientific method 13 hypothesis In the scientific method, scientists propose a logical __________, which they then test. He explained all matter as being composed of tiny particles that behave in knowable ways. He wanted science to make better life for people by leading to practical technologies. a branch of mathematics partially developed by Newton and used to explain his laws. He proposed a heliocentric model of the universe. Provided evidence that supported Copernicus's theory. By the age of 24, he had formed a brilliant theory to explain why the planets moved as they did. Assembled an astronomical telescope. Was kept under house arrest for the rest of his life for proving the heliocentric theory. a step-by-step process of discovery to collect and accurately measure data. a sun-centered model of the Universe. Emphasized human reasoning as the best road to understanding. Calculate the orbits of the planets revolving around the sun. force keeping the planets in their orbits around the sun.
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