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Mary Somerville's scientific work contributed to the discovery of which planet?

  • Mars

  • Jupiter

  • Neptune

  • Mercury

Answer

Neptune, the eighth planet from the Sun, was discovered as a result of Mary Somerville's meticulous scientific research. She played a pivotal role in the process by analyzing irregularities in the orbit of Uranus, leading to the prediction of another planet's gravitational influence. This prediction guided astronomers to search for and eventually discover Neptune in 1846, expanding our understanding of the solar system.
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