In 1610, Which Scientist Was Imprisoned for Publishing Evidence That

question 67

Multiple Choice

In 1610, which scientist was imprisoned for publishing evidence that the Earth orbits the sun?​

• A) Aristotle​
• B) ​Copernicus
• C) ​Galileo
• D) ​Darwin
• E) ​Newton

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Definitions:

Weber's Law

Weber's Law is a principle in psychology that states the smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected is a constant proportion of the stimulus level.

Color Receptors

Specialized cells located in the retina of the eye (cones) that are sensitive to different wavelengths of light, enabling the perception of color.

High-Pitched Stimulus

A sound or signal at the higher end of the auditory frequency range, often perceived as sharp or shrill.

Weber Fraction

A principle that quantifies the perception of change in a given stimulus according to the Just Noticeable Difference (JND).