What was a major influence on Gilbert's work?
Religious texts
Literary works
Scientific experimentation
Political movements
Answer
Scientific experimentation was a major influence on Gilbert's work. He believed that the best way to understand the natural world was to observe and experiment, rather than rely on traditional authorities or speculation. Gilbert's experiments led him to make many important discoveries, including the fact that the Earth is a magnet and that electricity is a real force.
Master of Magnetics: The William Gilbert Challenge
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