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Nicolaus Copernicus is known for finding out the placement of the planets in relation to the stars. He also created heliocentric models.
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Sir Francis Bacon discovered the scientific method, making it easier for people to record information and make discoveries using the different steps he created. He also found out about refraction.
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Francis Bacon’s creation of the scientific method was very helpful towards recording data and making observations today.
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Johannes Kepler is known for defining the laws of planetary motion. He found out the paths of each planet in which it revolved.
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Rene Descartes was known for doubting things until proven true. He is responsible for the coordinate plane and x,y,z variables.
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Galileo Galilei studied the heliocentric paths of the planets. He was also one to make models of the heliocentric paths.
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Without this invention by Galileo, we wouldn’t have as much of a clear understanding of the placements of the stars and planets.
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Robert Boyle studied the pressure of gas and volume. He also invented Boyle’s law.
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Sir Isaac Newton invented calculus and developed the universal law of gravity. He also provided a clear understanding of optics.
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Without learning about gravity from Sir Isaac Newton, we wouldn’t be able to make most of the inventions we have today.
