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Newtonian Era Introduction~~~~~
Use the formula F=ma to calculate for force, mass and acceleration.
Given a particular set up, be able to label forces with arrows.
Given a situation, be able to describe which one of Newton’s Laws of Motion is in effect.
In which direction does gravity act?
How does friction act on an object? Which direction?
Given a diagram for a microscope, be able to label the parts of a microscope.
Identify the functions of the parts of a microscope.
Explain Redi’s experiment on Spontaneous Generation.
What are Newton’s Three Generalizations of Motion?
What do we call the space in Saturn’s Rings?
What is the Great Red Spot of Jupiter?
How many planets are known to exist at this time? Name them.
What was the change that Newton made to telescopes?
What were the two great discoveries by Edmund Halley?
Why did people begin to think that the Earth was no longer at the center of the universe
during this era?
What is the common name for Aurora Borealis?
What was discovered on Mars at this time?
What did Anders Celsius become famous for besides describing the Aurora Borealis? Who invented the microscope?
Who coined the term “cells”? How did he choose this name?
Anton van Leeuwenhoek was the first to describe what two types of organisms?
What did Leeuwenhoek think sperm were?
What is Nathaniel Grew famous for?
What is the theory of Spontaneous Generation?
Please explain the inverse-square law of gravitation.
Please explain the Law of Conservation of Momentum.
How would Richer’s experiments impact everyday actions around the world?
Who became the leader of Natural History in England?
What impact did Nicholas Steno have with fossils?
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