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Contribution of eratosthenes?
Eratosthenes had many contributions : he was the first person to calculate the circumference of the earth he invented latitude and longitude he was the first person to prove earth was round he was the first to calculate the tilt of Earth's axis
Did Magellan discover that the Earth is spherical mass?
No. Earth was known to be spherical long before Magellan was born. Neither Magellan nor Columbus set out to prove that Earth was round. They set out to find if a westward route to Asia was feasible.
Who was the first person to prove that the earth rotate?
Jean-Bernard-Leon Foucalt, in the 19th Century
Which person did the most to prove that the world was spherical shaped like a ball?
Eratosthenes: Computed the diameter of the Earth (to within 6%) around 238 BC. Magellan (or at least his ship and a lot of his crew): sailed around the world.
Who is the first person to prove that lightning is a form of electricity?
Benjamin Franklin was the first person to prove that lightning is a form of electricity.
What was Ferdinand Magellan's reason to go on a journey?
To circumnavigate and prove that earth was spherical most people don't get wht i say- I'm just a smart ass... i mean ... to travel around the world to prove its round :P lol x
Who was the person to prove that the earth rotates?
Jean-Bernard-Leon Foucalt, in the 19th Century
How can horizon prove that the earth is round?
Horizon observation: If you observe a ship sailing away, you will notice that its hull disappears before the top of the mast, indicating the curvature of the Earth. Satellites: Images from satellites show the Earth as a spherical shape. Space travel: Astronauts have viewed the Earth from space and confirmed its roundness.
How does sunrise and sunset prove the earth is spherical?
the fact that the time of sunrise and sunset varies from place to place on the earth proves that the earth is not a flat disc. if the earth were flat all the places on the earth would have sunrise and sunset at the same time.
Who was the first to prove that lighting is actually a giant electrical spark?
Benjamin Franklin was the first person to prove that lightning is a form of electricity.
Was columbus first to prove the earth was flat?
no because there is other people that we dont know about that did
Who is the person prove that the earth is flat?
Nobody has ever proven the earth to be flat... in fact, that notion has been dispelled time and time again.
