Following Upon Copernicus's Heliocentric Theories

question 99

Multiple Choice

Following upon Copernicus's heliocentric theories

• A) Johannes Kepler used data to derive laws of planetary motion that confirmed Copernicus's heliocentric theory but that showed the orbits were elliptical.
• B) Kepler observed the heavens and proved that planetary motion was circular around the sun.
• C) Kepler used magic to prove that the earth moved in a manner based on geometric figures, trying to bring harmony of the human soul into alignment with the universe.
• D) Galileo and Kepler demonstrated that the motion of the planets is steady and unchanging.
• E) Kepler discovered the three laws of thermodynamics.

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