Galileo Challenged the Idea That Objects in the Heavens Were

question 22

Multiple Choice

Galileo challenged the idea that objects in the heavens were perfect by

• A)showing that heavy objects fall at the same rate as lighter objects.
• B)observing sunspots on the Sun and mountains on the Moon.
• C)proving Kepler's laws were correct.
• D)inventing the telescope.

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