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matching: match the correct definition with its word. ______ 8. geocent…

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matching: match the correct definition with its word.
______ 8. geocentric
______ 9. universal law of gravitation
______10. rationalism
______11. scientific method

  1. heliocentric
  2. inductive reasoning
  3. empiricism

a. theory that states knowledge is achieved through observation
b. using organized experiments to test hypotheses or theories, leading to correct general principles
c. system of the universe where earth and the planets revolve around the sun
d. system of planetary motion where the sun, moon, and stars revolve around the earth
e. belief that reason is the chief source of knowledge
f. rule of motion that states every object in the universe is attracted to every other object by gravity
g. a systematic collecting, and analyzing method that was important to the development of modern science

Explanation:

Response
8. geocentric
Brief Explanations

"Geocentric" refers to the model of the universe where Earth is at the center, and celestial bodies like the sun, moon, and stars revolve around it. Option d matches this definition.

Brief Explanations

The universal law of gravitation states that every object in the universe attracts every other object with a force (gravity). Option f (assuming the description in f is about this law, as the visible part mentions objects being attracted by gravity) matches.

Brief Explanations

Rationalism is the belief that reason is the chief source of knowledge. Option e matches this definition.

Answer:

d. System of planetary motion where the sun, moon, and stars revolve around the Earth

9. universal law of gravitation