The birth order of these historical figures is as follows: Ptolemy was born around 100 AD, followed by Galileo, who was born in 1564. Copernicus was born in 1473, making him the earliest of the three, but he was born before Galileo. Aristotle was born earlier, around 384 BC, making him the first in this list.
Aristotle believed that gravity was a result of an object's natural tendency to move toward its "natural place," with heavier objects falling faster than lighter ones due to their weight. In contrast, Galileo challenged this view by conducting experiments that demonstrated all objects, regardless of weight, fall at the same rate in a vacuum. Galileo's emphasis on empirical observation and experimentation laid the groundwork for the modern understanding of gravity, contrasting sharply with Aristotle's philosophical approach. This disagreement highlights the shift from qualitative to quantitative methods in the study of motion and gravity.
Galileo is the one who relied on experiments to test his theories and observations about the natural world. He is often credited with the development of the scientific method, emphasizing empirical evidence and experimentation. In contrast, Aristotle primarily relied on philosophical reasoning and observation rather than controlled experiments to draw conclusions about nature. This distinction marked a significant shift in scientific inquiry during the Renaissance.
Aristotle did not believe that the Sun was at the center; he thought Earth was. Aristarchus, a Greek astronomer, is probably the earliest person we know of who supported a heliocentric solar system.
They believed in a heliocentric universe. This meaning that the earth was not the center of the universe, but that the sun was. However, many people , including the church, did not agree with this theory. Instead they believed in a geocentric universe. Plato and Aristotle believed in this theory.
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No, Aristotle did
Galileo challenged Aristotle's belief that heavier objects fell faster than lighter ones.
they Both researched that the earth was round
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Aristotle (384-322 BC), Copernicus (1473-1543), Galileo (1564-1642), Newton (1642-1727), Einstein (1879-1955)
Galileo got it right. But he had built a telescope so he had an advantage.
aristotle, copernicus, galileo
Galileo had created that theory and had questioned Aristotle
They all died a long time ago
af Example: a hammer falls faster than a feather Galileo: Proved that an objects mass has no effect on its rate of acceleration as it falls. What causes things to fall at different rates here on earth is air resistance. Aristotle: Believed that heavier objects fall faster than lighter object af Example: a hammer falls faster than a feather Galileo: Proved that an objects mass has no effect on its rate of acceleration as it falls. What causes things to fall at different rates here on earth is air resistance. Aristotle: Believed that heavier objects fall faster than lighter object
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