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In physics, theories are not mathematically proved but instead they are compared with physical observations to see if they are correct. Copernicus's theory was not just an idea that the Sun is at the centre, but also a detailed mathematical system of circle and epicycles that provided a model of the planets' orbits. At the time of Copernicus and for a time afterwards, his theory was used to predict the planets' positions, and when the predictions were found to be 'correct', the theory was considered 'proved' .
But later Tycho Brahe developed more accurate measurement techniques, and using those he discovered small errors in the predicted positions of the planets. That led to Kepler's work and the discovery of elliptical orbits.
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Who used the data of Tycho Brahe to prove the accuracy of Copernicus?
Johannes Kepler
What is an axiomatic system in mathematics?
An axiomatic system in mathematics is a system of axioms that can be used together to derive a theorem. Axiomatic systems help prove theorems in mathematics.
Which answer choice correctly explains how nicolaus Copernicus contributed to securlarism during the renaissance?
he used mathmadics to show the sun... this hopefuly helped if you were in apex
How mathematics used in agriculture?
mathematics is used in agriculture when there are situations such as quantity of water and fertilizer to be applied.
Does mathematics lie in physical sciences?
Mathematics is used extensively in the physical sciences, by mathematics itself is not a physical science.
What scientist said the earth moves around the sun?
Copernicus is the first in modern times, but he may have been basing his theory on the work of an earlier Greek Natural Philosopher. Galileo used a telescope and mathematics to prove Copernicus' hypothesis.
How does one postulate in mathematics?
Postulating in mathematics is simply stating stating or assuming something, usually an equation, to be true without having to prove it. This aids in the development of new mathematical theories. Commonly used postulates are Einsteins theories and his laws of the physics.
Who used the data of Tycho Brahe to prove the accuracy of Copernicus?
Johannes Kepler
The inventor of calculus which he used to prove his theories?
newton
The invemtor of calculus which he used to prove his theories?
Issac Newton
What did Copernicus do that made him famous?
Copernicus was famous for his great astronomy work and his life inventions. in University he studied Mathematics, Latin, Astronomy, Geography and Philosophy! His was very smart and used it to his advantage!
What is an axiomatic system in mathematics?
An axiomatic system in mathematics is a system of axioms that can be used together to derive a theorem. Axiomatic systems help prove theorems in mathematics.
What invention used by Galileo helped prove Copernicus theory that the earth revolves around the sun?
The astronomical telescope.
How did Nicolaus Copernicus contribute to secularism during the Renaissance?
Copernicus used mathematics to argue that the Sun is the center of the solar system, giving people a convincing alternative to the Catholic Church's Earth-centered model.
How were the contributions of nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo galilei to the scientific to the scientific revolution different?
Copernicus created the mathematical theory to prove that the Sun, not the Earth, was the centre of our solar system. Galilei provided the calculations and observations to prove Copernicus' theory.
Which sixteenth-century astronomer used mathematics to conclude that the earth revolves around the sun and published his findings in On the Revolution of Heavenly Bodies?
It would be Nicholas Copernicus
How did Copernicus prove that the earth wasn't in the middle of the universe?
Galileo did not prove that Earth was not flat (It had already been agreed that it was round). Galileo invented the telescope and used it to prove that there were objects which did not orbit the Earth, supporting Copernicus' Heliocentric model for the universe. The Earth was known to be round by the ancient Greeks, but I do not who it found out initially (sorry).
