This week we learned about a scientist by the name of Galileo Galilei, which was born during the mid-late 1500s. Galileo was known in history as the first man who created the telescope but he was not, the original creator of the telescope was never recorded in history. Galileo simply built on the design of the telescope. Galileo also help to the theory of Nicolaus Copernicus' idea through discoveries using his telescope that planets orbited around the Sun. Galileo got in trouble with the Roman catholic church for believing and supporting the heliocentric theory and was convicted of heresy and was forced to withdraw from the studies of science.
Galileo died in 1642.
I also learned about Sir Isaac Newton who was born in 1642, the year that astronomist Galileo Galilei died. Sir Newton's accomplishments made the foundation for modern science. Isaac went to school at Trinity College, in Cambridge, England. Later Newton was appointed headmaster at Trinity College. Newton was known for inventing calculus but Leibnitz was also known for contributing a different style of calculus. Newton was also known his contribution to physics, such as defining the laws of motion and finding a formula for velocity. Sir Isaac Newton died in London in 1727.
The engine was also an important tool of technology in modern day from the usage of powering boats, planes, ships and trains for modern day transportation. Denis Papin was known for building the steam engine in 1680 but the engine became powerful and even more powerful with the works of Thomas Savory, James Watt and Thomas Newcomen.
-D.Paul'12
August 13,2010
Aside from the many grammar mistakes this was a good assignment. It was well done and your insights concerning Newton and Leibnitz was something I forgot to mention and you explained it well. One word of advice though, don't do homework at 3:00 in the morning. :)
ReplyDelete-JavierR