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Science , Universe and Society (YR 1): Midterm assessment
“The foundations of classical cosmology were laid
by Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo and Newton”
Write an essay (1500-2000w) describing the contribution of each of these
scientists to classical cosmology. Your essay should include
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a description of the Copernican model of the solar system
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a description of the Keplerian model of the solar system and the
evidence on which it was based
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an account of the discoveries of Galileo and his dispute with the
Church
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a discussion of Newtonian mechanics and Newton’s law of gravity
Give a brief indication of the limitations of the classical model of the universe