Which of the following scientists was a student of Tycho Brahe and gathered data that confirmed the heliocentric model of the solar system? (2 points)

In the history of astronomy, which of the following is true? (2 points)

A quality inspector uses a caliper to measure the thickness of a product. If the product falls outside of the manufacturing specifications, it is scrapped.  If it falls within the specifications, it continues through the production line.  The scrap rate for this specific inspection station is 2.5%.  If the inspector evaluates 40 parts on his shift, what is the probability that two or more parts are scrapped? Round your answer to the nearest thousandth.  

Which angle will sunlight cover the largest area on Earth? (3 points)

Ptolemy suggested that the Earth was at the center of the solar system. Copernicus suggested that the sun was at the center of the solar system. Which of these statements best explains why Ptolemy and Copernicus had different views about the solar system? (2 points)

Trials that are independent, have two possible outcomes, and have a constant probability of success, are called Bernoulli Trials.  

At which position is the northern hemisphere experiencing spring? (3 points) Public Domain

Look at the four positions of Earth with respect to the sun. Brazil is located on the Equator. At what positions of Earth will the sun be exactly overhead for Central America? (3 points)

The following table shows the duration of a year on some unknown planets of equal mass. Duration of Year Planet Duration of Year Y 224 days Z 320 days Which of the following best explains which planet is closer to the sun? (3 points)

Which season will the northern hemisphere experience if the axis of Earth is tilted away from the sun? (3 points)