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Describe what hindered Galileo and Descartes in their work?(1 point)
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a lack of resources
a lack of resources
new mathematical theories
new mathematical theories
the opinions of others
the opinions of others
the Catholic Church
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Answer: the opinions of others.
Explanation: Both faced strong resistance from established authorities and prevailing beliefs — Galileo from the Church and conservative scholars (leading to his trial and house arrest), and Descartes from skeptical peers and academic opposition — which slowed acceptance of their ideas.
Explanation: Both faced strong resistance from established authorities and prevailing beliefs — Galileo from the Church and conservative scholars (leading to his trial and house arrest), and Descartes from skeptical peers and academic opposition — which slowed acceptance of their ideas.
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