Question

Which philosopher conjectured that if the moon did not move, it would fall upon the earth?

Answer 1

# Answer- Anaxagoras

# Explanation-

The idea of laws governing planetary motion was first expressed by Greek philosopher Anaxagoras 2000 years ago.

He said that if moon didn't move it would fall to earth like a stone hurled from a sling.

However Anaxagoras' brilliant conjecture had no practical effect on development of science as it was misunderstood and ignored by many ancient thinkers.

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