Question

lesson 11: the scientific revolution
renaissance scientists
match each accomplishment to the correct individual.
copernicus a. believed the earth traveled around the sun
galileo b. believed that the earth was the center of the universe
ptolemy c. used mathematics to prove planets moved around the sun in an ellipse
kepler d. experimented with gravity
newton e. stated that the universe can be explained mathematically
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Explanation:

Copernicus proposed heliocentrism (Earth around the sun). Galileo experimented with gravity. Ptolemy supported geocentrism (Earth - center of universe). Kepler used math for elliptical orbits. Newton stated the universe can be explained mathematically.

Answer:

Copernicus - a. Believed the Earth traveled around the sun
Galileo - d. Experimented with gravity
Ptolemy - b. Believed that the Earth was the center of the universe
Kepler - c. Used mathematics to prove planets moved around the sun in an ellipse
Newton - e. Stated that the universe can be explained mathematically