Question

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during the scientific revolution, nicolaus copernicus and galileo galilei made important discoveries in the field of astronomy. robert boyle and isaac newton discovered many of the basic laws of physics during this period as well. though these thinkers all worked during the scientific revolution, they each came from a different country.
which statement best describes the main idea of the passage?
a. newton and boyle based their work on findings from copernicus and galileo.
b. astronomy was considered more important than physics during the scientific revolution.
c. scientists made important discoveries in many different fields during the scientific revolution.
d. science makes the most progress when scientists work in different countries.

Explanation:

The passage mentions Copernicus and Galileo's discoveries in astronomy, Boyle and Newton's work in physics. It shows scientists made important discoveries in different fields (astronomy and physics) during the scientific revolution. Option A is wrong as there's no indication Newton and Boyle based on Copernicus and Galileo. Option B has no basis in the text about astronomy being more important. Option D's claim about science progressing most when in different countries is not supported.

Answer:

C. Scientists made important discoveries in many different fields during the scientific revolution.