Galileo studied the motion of bodies from an inclined plane to study the laws of free fall.

Galileo studied the motion of bodies from an inclined plane to study the laws of free fall. What are the names of such actions of scientists?

To answer this question, we first need to figure out what kind of terms are given to us and which of them is suitable in our particular case

So the facts. The fact is, this is when something has already been proven by someone and this statement can be considered true.

In this case, this is not suitable.

Hypothesis. This is when we have deduced something from our statements, but this is not a fact yet. It needs to be proven. Doesn’t fit.

Theory. This is when we assume something, in our case does not fit.

Experience. This is when we are convinced of something in practice. Suitable. It was on the basis of experience that Galileo did this.