Question
Galileo is known as the “father of science” because
A.
he determined the planets traveled in elliptical orbits.
B.
he developed an early evolutionary theory of how life began.
C.
he invented the telescope to view the planets and stars.
D.
he performed experiments and analyzed the results mathematically.
A.
he determined the planets traveled in elliptical orbits.
B.
he developed an early evolutionary theory of how life began.
C.
he invented the telescope to view the planets and stars.
D.
he performed experiments and analyzed the results mathematically.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Galileo is known as the “father of science” primarily because **D. he performed experiments and analyzed the results mathematically.**
His approach to experimentation and the use of mathematics to understand and describe natural phenomena laid the foundation for the scientific method that is still in use today. While he did make significant contributions in areas such as astronomy (including improvements to the telescope), the core of his legacy in science is his emphasis on experimentation and quantitative analysis.
His approach to experimentation and the use of mathematics to understand and describe natural phenomena laid the foundation for the scientific method that is still in use today. While he did make significant contributions in areas such as astronomy (including improvements to the telescope), the core of his legacy in science is his emphasis on experimentation and quantitative analysis.