5.11 - The Copernican Revolution
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Practice Questions
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What was the main idea proposed by Copernicus?
💡 Hint: Think about how we position the sun in relation to the planets.
Who were two astronomers that expanded on Copernicus’s ideas?
💡 Hint: Think about key figures in astronomy after Copernicus.
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What model did Copernicus propose?
💡 Hint: Think about 'helio' relating to the sun.
True or False: Kepler discovered that planets move in circular orbits.
💡 Hint: Consider the shape of orbits discussed in class.
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Evaluate how the Copernican Revolution contributed to the emergence of modern scientific thought and the separation from religious doctrine.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how scientific methods evolved post-Copernicus.
Discuss the significance of Kepler's laws in the context of Copernican theory.
💡 Hint: Consider the specific nature of Kepler's contributions.
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