Was Fourier's work controversial during his time?
Yes
No
Only in his later years
Only in his early years
Answer
Fourier's work was not controversial during his time because it was based on solid mathematical principles and was widely accepted by mathematicians. However, his work was not immediately accepted by the scientific community because it was difficult to understand and its implications were not fully appreciated.
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