Galileo The Mathmatition And Atronomer
Tis quiz is about the scientist, mathmatition, astronomer, and inventor. Galileo
Questions and Answers
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At age twenty, Galileo noticed a lamp swinging overhead while he was in a cathedral. Curious to find out how long it took the lamp to swing back and forth, he used what to time the swings?
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He counted
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Used a clock
- C.
Galileo's pulse
- D.
Used a ruler
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None of the above
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C. Galileo's pulseExplanation
Galileo discovered something that no one else had ever realized: the period of each swing was exactly the same. The law of the pendulum, which would eventually be used to regulate clocks, made Galileo Galilei instantly famous.Rate this question:
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- 2.
To earn a living, Galileo Galilei started_________.
- A.
Stealing money
- B.
Sang with his father the musician
- C.
Teaching people about becoming a monk
- D.
Tutoring students in mathamatics
- E.
None of the above
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D. Tutoring students in mathamaticsExplanation
He did some experimenting with floating objects, developing a balance that could tell him that a piece of, say, gold was 19.3 times heavier than the same volume of water. He also started campaigning for his life's ambition: a position on the mathematics faculty at a major university.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Ironically, it was a lecture on _____________ that would turn Galileo's fortunes.
Correct Answer
lititureExplanation
The Academy of Florence had been arguing over a 100-year-old controversy: What were the location, shape, and dimensions of Dante's Inferno? Galileo Galilei wanted to seriously answer the question from the point of view of a scientist.Rate this question:
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Where did Galileo perform the debate that started up on one of Aristotle's "laws" of nature, that heavier objects fell faster than lighter objects?
- A.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
- B.
The top of his house
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On top of a step laddar
- D.
All of the Above
- E.
None of the above
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A. The Leaning Tower of PisaExplanation
Galileo climbed up to the top of the building carrying a variety of balls of varying size and weight, and dumped them off of the top. They all landed at the base of the building at the same time (legend says that the demonstration was witnessed by a huge crowd of students and professors). Aristotle was wrong.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What was Galileo's FIST invention WHEN HE NEEDED MONEY TO SUPORT HIS FAMILY?
- A.
Compass
- B.
Thermometer
- C.
Eletric Rod to produce electricity
- D.
A new horse and buggy
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. ThermometerExplanation
Galileo's invention of the thermometer is the correct answer because it is well-known that he developed an early version of the instrument in the late 16th century. This invention is particularly significant in relation to the question's context of needing money to support his family because Galileo's thermometer gained popularity and was sold to generate income. Additionally, the thermometer was a practical invention that had various applications, making it a logical choice for someone seeking financial stability.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Galileo Galilei was determined to attempt to construct his own ___________.
Correct Answer
SyglassExplanation
After a frantic 24 hours of experimentation, working only on instinct and bits of rumors, never having actually *seen* the Dutch spyglass, he built a 3-power telescope. After some refinement, he brought a 10-power telescope to Venice and demonstrated it to a highly impressed Senate. His salary was promptly raised, and he was honored with proclamations.Rate this question:
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What was Galileo's observation on the Moon?
- A.
It was smooth
- B.
Uneven, rough, and full of cavities and prominences.
- C.
cracked
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Uneven, rough, and full of cavities and prominences.Explanation
Galileo's observation on the Moon was that it was uneven, rough, and full of cavities and prominences. This means that he observed that the Moon's surface was not smooth, but rather had various irregularities and features such as craters and mountains.Rate this question:
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- 8.
On January 7, 1610, he turned his 30 power telescope towards Jupiter, and saw?
- A.
The Milkey Way
- B.
3 Stars orbiting
- C.
A Cow
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
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B. 3 Stars orbitingExplanation
On January 7, 1610, he turned his 30 power telescope towards Jupiter, and found three small, bright stars near the planet. One was off to the west, the other two were to the east, all three in a straight line. The following evening, Galileo once again took a look at Jupiter, and found that all three of the "stars" were now west of the planet, still in a straight line!
Observations over the following weeks lead Galileo to the inescapable conclusion that these small "stars" were actually small satellites that were rotating about Jupiter. If there were satellites that didn't move around the Earth, wasn't it possible that the Earth was not the center of the universe?Rate this question:
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- 9.
How did Galileo make his discoveries known to the public?
- A.
He wrote a book
- B.
He made a newpaper
- C.
Went around on a horse and screamed his discoveries
- D.
Was on channel CNN news
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. He wrote a bookExplanation
Galileo made his discoveries known to the public by writing a book. This allowed him to document and explain his findings in a detailed and systematic manner, ensuring that his ideas reached a wider audience. By publishing his work, he was able to share his knowledge and contribute to the scientific community's understanding of the world.Rate this question:
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