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    evolution of physics

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    Movies are far more visually appealin.Movies are far more visually 3 H. C. Oersted (1820) found that a current-carrying conductor gives rise Joseph Henry (1830) discovered the reverse effect‚ the production of an electric potential Maxwell‚ ( c.1856‚) developed ideas mathematically in his theory of electromagnetic radiation. Birth of Modern Physics ( late 19th cent. ) most of classical physics was complete‚ Wilhelm Roentgen (1895) the discoveries of X rays  radioactivity by A

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    Johannes Kepler revolutionized the science community with his improvements made to Nicolaus Copernicus’s heliocentric model. Not only was Copernicus a huge influence on astronomy at the time‚ Kepler would eventually become just as big of an influenced to others as well. Kepler adopted the Copernican heliocentric model at a young age even after receiving opposition from the theologians. He introduced the three laws of planetary motion in Astronomia Nova and later Harmonices Mundi. Johannes Kepler

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    10‚ 11) Religious (1‚ 2‚ 3‚ 4‚ 5‚ 7‚ 8‚ 12) Social (1‚ 3‚ 4‚ 5‚ 6‚ 7‚ 9‚ 10‚ 11) Religious figures (1‚ 2‚ 3‚ 5) Philosophers/scientists (1‚ 4‚ 5‚ 6‚ 7‚ 8‚ 9‚ 12) Political figures (10‚ 11) Document 1. Nicolaus Copernicus‚ Polish priest and astronomer‚ dedication to Pope Paul III in Copernicus’ book On the Revolution of the Heavenly Spheres‚ 1543. Does not seek to avoid criticism. Book dedicated to Pope Paul because of his importance and love of science. The Pope has influence to block slander

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    At the time‚ it was strongly believed that the earth was the center of the universe‚ and that the sun and all the planets orbited it. Nicolaus Copernicus was a Polish astronomer who first came up with the idea the earth orbited the sun‚ and Galileo supported that idea. The Catholic Church did not like people going against their teaching by saying the sun was the center of the universe‚ so in

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    as Nicholas Copernicus and Galileo Galilei must be mentioned for their great contribution in the world of Astronomy. Comparing Copernicus with Galileo‚ we see that Copernicus made great discoveries which Galileo would later use in making his scientific discoveries and proofs. Copernicus is regarded to as the father of Astronomy because of his great contribution towards making the universe understandable to many people. This essay focuses on major accomplishments of Nicholas Copernicus and how Galilei

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    Quintessential Paradigms Ryan Malaty Revolutions In Science Quintessential Paradigms It is human nature to try to find meaning in everything‚ even if some parts need to be dreamed up. There always needs to be an answer‚ or a method of finding an answer‚ to all the questions that tickle Man’s spirit of inquiry. However‚ for every way of thinking there is a way to think otherwise. In Kuhn’s Structure of Scientific Revolutions‚ the nature of the “paradigm” is discussed. A paradigm

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    far beyond the current worldview to a startling new vision of reality that has far-reaching repercussions for both science and religion. We may be standing on the threshold of changes even more fundamental and far-reaching than those initiated by Copernicus. The Geocentric Universe Five hundred years ago‚ as the Middle Ages began to give way to the Renaissance‚ the reality within which most people lived and conducted their affairs was one in which human beings played a pre-eminent role; everything

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    Scientific Revolution as the most significant event of the 17th century. Through the discoveries made by astronomers during the Scientific Revolution‚ the expanse and mysteries of the Universe were revealed to the people of the 17th century. Men like Copernicus‚ Galileo‚ and Kepler gave birth to cosmic discovery and human acknowledgement of the universe. In addition‚ the Scientific Revolution helped to inspire others to pursue a deeper understanding and greater knowledge of the growing world of scientific

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    AP World History Chapter 21- Things to Know People to Know: Nicholas Copernicus- (1473-15430) A Polish astronomer and Aristotelian Scholar‚ who investigated the old geocentric theory that assumed that the sun‚ the planets‚ and the stars all circled the earth. Tycho Brahe- (1546-1601) A Danish astronomer‚ aided by his sister‚ Sophia‚ had recorded hundreds of observations that pointed to difficulties in the Ptolemaic explanation. He also attempted to find a compromise between the Ptolemaic

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    Protestant Reformation vs. Scientific Revolution Protestant Reformation and the Scientific Revolution are alike in many ways. During these two times periods many discoveries were made which probably make us who we are today. It is said that the Protestant Reformation influenced the Scientific Revolution in many ways. The Protestant Reformation and the Scientific Revolution are alike in many ways. One way whey they are alike is that they both wanted change. When Martin Luther didn’t want to

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