Relier Pairs The Scientific Revolution vocVersion en ligne Terms, people, and places Global History par carlos sosa 1 hypothesis 2 Francis Bacon 3 René Descartes 4 gravity 5 Isaac Newton 6 Nicolaus Copernicus 7 heliocentric 8 calculus 9 Galileo Galilei 10 scientific method 11 Robert Boyle 12 Tycho Brahe 13 Johannes Kepler a branch of mathematics partially developed by Newton and used to explain his laws. Emphasized human reasoning as the best road to understanding. a sun-centered model of the Universe. Calculate the orbits of the planets revolving around the sun. He explained all matter as being composed of tiny particles that behave in knowable ways. In the scientific method, scientists propose a logical __________, which they then test. He wanted science to make better life for people by leading to practical technologies. Provided evidence that supported Copernicus's theory. By the age of 24, he had formed a brilliant theory to explain why the planets moved as they did. a step-by-step process of discovery to collect and accurately measure data. force keeping the planets in their orbits around the sun. He proposed a heliocentric model of the universe. Assembled an astronomical telescope. Was kept under house arrest for the rest of his life for proving the heliocentric theory.