The Experimental Work of Early Twentieth-Century Physicists Challenged and Ultimately

question 70

Multiple Choice

The experimental work of early twentieth-century physicists challenged and ultimately invalidated

• A) the chemical theories of Paracelsus.
• B) Newton's rational, mechanical conception of the universe.
• C) the heliocentric theory of Galileo.
• D) Harvey's arguments on circulation.
• E) Kepler's theory on elliptical orbits

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