difference between heliocentric and geocentric models

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Kepler

This astronomer stated that the orbits of planets around the sun were elliptical, the planets do not orbit at a constant speed, and that an orbit is related to its distance from the sun.

Cavendish

Wrote Observations upon Experimental Philosophy

Descartes

(1596-1650) French philosopher, discovered analytical geometry. Saw Algebra and Geometry have a direct relationship. Reduced everything to spiritual or physical.

Ptolemy

Alexandrian astronomer who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until Copernicus (2nd century AD)

Hobbes and Locke differences

Both Hobbes and Locke believe that people in the state of nature need to band together and create a society. ... The ruler has to be absolute if society is to survive. The major difference, then, is that Locke envisions a very limited government while Hobbes believes in the need for absolute monarchy.

Galileo

He was the first person to use a telescope to observe objects in space. He discovered that planets and moons are physical bodies because of his studies of the night skies.

Copernicus

Heliocentric theory

Newton

SI unit of force

difference between heliocentric and geocentric models

geocentric is an earth-centered theory; having or relating to the earth as the center HELIOCENTRIC is a theory that the sun is the center of the universe

Bacon

scientific method

Causes of the Scientific Revolution

trade expansion, study of ancient authorities, scientific method


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