Multiple Choice
In ancient Greece, the philosopher Aristotle put forth the idea that
A) the universe is governed by regular laws.
B) the Sun is the center of the solar system.
C) Earth is only one of hundreds of planets scattered throughout the galaxy.
D) gravitation keeps the planets in their orbits.
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