Newton's Derivation of the Laws of Planetary and Terrestrial Motion

question 21

Multiple Choice

Newton's derivation of the laws of planetary and terrestrial motion from a single set of axioms was a n) :

• A) demonstration of the power of Bacon's methods.
• B) important success of empirical science.
• C) important success of the rationalist approach to science.
• D) refutation of Kepler's work.
• E) refutation of Galileo's work.

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