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The Scientific Revolution

Question 6 • 670201 World History S1 – MYERS, JOSHUA A

Which describes a difference between Robert Boyle and Isaac Newton?

Answer
A
Boyle created the coordinate plane system, while Newton discovered deductive reasoning.
B
Boyle discovered the law of gravity, while Newton created the coordinate plane system.
C
Boyle discovered the laws of motion, while Newton discovered the relationship between pressure and gas volumes.
D
Boyle discovered the relationship between pressure and gas volumes, while Newton discovered the law of gravity.

Explanation

Robert Boyle is known for Boyle’s law, which describes how a gas’s pressure and volume are related when temperature stays constant. Isaac Newton formulated the law of universal gravitation, explaining the attractive force between masses. Therefore, the correct choice is D: Boyle discovered the relationship between pressure and gas volumes, while Newton discovered the law of gravity.

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