Question

copernicus, galileo, kepler, and newton all supported which idea from the scientific revolution? a law of gravity b geocentric theory c heliocentric theory d law of planetary motion

Explanation:

• Copernicus: Proposed the heliocentric theory, which states that the Sun is at the center of the universe.
• Galileo: Used his telescope to observe celestial bodies and provided evidence supporting the heliocentric theory.
• Kepler: Developed laws of planetary motion based on the heliocentric model.
• Newton: His laws of motion and universal gravitation were consistent with and further supported the heliocentric view.

• The law of gravity (\(F = G\frac{m_1m_2}{r^2}\)) was mainly formulated by Newton.
• The geocentric theory (Earth - centered) was the traditional view they were moving away from.
• The law of planetary motion (Kepler's laws, e.g., \(T^2\propto a^3\)) is a part of the framework that supports the heliocentric theory but is more specific to Kepler.

Answer:

C. heliocentric theory