Exploring the Scientific Revolution's impact on astronomy, physics, biology, and chemistry. Discover Kepler's laws of planetary motion, Galileo's telescopic discoveries, Newton's synthesis of celestial and terrestrial physics, and the transition from alchemy to modern chemistry. Learn about the advancements in optics, electrostatics, and the development of calculating instruments that marked this era of profound scientific change.
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______ is recognized for his contribution to astronomy, particularly for the three laws of planetary motion.
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The groundwork for ______'s work on universal gravitation was set by Kepler's laws of planetary motion.
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Galileo's contribution to physics
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Galileo's defense of heliocentrism
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Impact of Galileo's telescopic discoveries
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The 'Principia' not only mathematically derived ______'s laws but also explained phenomena like comet orbits and the ______ of tides.
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Newton's theories, which stood as the foundation of physics until the early ______ century, were eventually eclipsed by ______ and ______ mechanics.
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Publication year of Newton's 'Principia'
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Main financial backer of 'Principia'
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Impact of 'Principia' on future advancements
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______'s precise studies on human anatomy in 'De humani corporis fabrica' corrected errors from ______'s work, which relied on ______ dissections.
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Andreas Vesalius Galen animal
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______'s work on the ______ system in 'De Motu Cordis' transformed the comprehension of the ______ and blood movement.
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William Harvey circulatory heart
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These critical scientific texts, along with other scholars' efforts, formed the basis for modern ______, enhanced ______ techniques, and the creation of ______ as a separate specialty.
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physiology surgical dentistry
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Key figure challenging four-element theory
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Robert Boyle opposed the Aristotelian four-element theory with 'The Sceptical Chymist'.
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Boyle's stance on experimentation
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Boyle emphasized experimentation for scientific knowledge validation.
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Chemistry's shift in the 18th century
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18th-century chemistry focused on quantitative measurements and result reproducibility.
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The understanding of light behavior was advanced by ______ law of refraction and ______'s analysis of rainbows.
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______'s 'Opticks' delved into the nature of light and color, suggesting a ______ theory of light.
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Advances in optics not only improved ______ and ______ but also supported new scientific areas like ______, thanks to ______ van Leeuwenhoek.
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William Gilbert's contribution to electricity
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Impact of electrostatic generators
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Stephen Gray's discovery
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The ______ Revolution was marked by the creation of many mechanical devices aiding scientific study.
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The inventions during the Scientific Revolution improved ______ observations and ______ calculations.
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The era's spirit of inquiry led to a synergy between scientific ______ and technological ______, propelling future progress.
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