Who was the first to measure the earth's radius

Correct answer: D. Eratosthenes

  • A. Galileo
  • B. Copernicus
  • C. Ptolemy
  • D. Eratosthenes

Explanation

The Greek scholar Eratosthenes estimated Earth's size by comparing noon shadows at two locations and using the angle difference to calculate its circumference and radius. Galileo, Copernicus, and Ptolemy are associated with other major developments in astronomy.

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