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Which scientist’s name is associated with the laws of planetary motion?

A. Newton

B. Galileo

C. Kepler

D. Copernicus

Explanation:

Johannes Kepler described three laws of planetary motion. Newton explained gravitation, Galileo championed heliocentrism, Copernicus proposed it.

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