Galileo's life
Where was Galileo born?
He was born in Pisa, Italy
What did Galileo discover related to Venus?
Which century was Galileo born in?
He was born during the XVI century.
What did Galileo see abot the Moon?
He saw that it wasn`t smooth but it was covered with craters
What was one of his first observations as a scientist?
He studied a swinging lamp in the cathedral.
What did Galileo think about bouyancy?
He thought that objects floated or sank depending on their densities.
Did Galileo invent the telescope?
No, but he improved it.
What is the scientific method based on?
On experiments. You must prove your ideas experimentally.
How did he prove his idea about falling bodies?
By throwing objects of similar shapes but different weights from the top of Pisa tower.
How did Delle Collombe prove his idea?
By putting two objects of the same material but different shapes on the water surface.