Galileo and Newton both studied the night sky. Galileo studied Jupiter and its moons. Newton studied the gravitational force that held the planets in orbit. Which of these statements best explains why the two scientists proposed different theories about the solar system?

Both had limited data.

Both had different interests.

They wanted to contradict each other's theory.

They wanted to be the first to discover new planets.

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Galileo and Newton both studied the night sky. Galileo studied Jupiter and its moons. Newton studied the gravitational force that held the planets in orbit. Which of these statements best explains why the two scientists proposed different theories about the solar system?

 Both had limited data.

 Both had different interests.

 They wanted to contradict each other's theory.

 They wanted to be the first to discover new planets.

anonymous · Answer

The answer you're probably looking for is:  Both had different interests.

But "Both had limited data." also holds true. 

Best of luck,

anonymous · Answer

Is this more of a science question than a social science? Astronomy, history of science?