Question

What is Francis Bacon known for?

a. developing a mathematical coordinate system
b. stressing the importance of repeated observations and experiments
c. improving the telescope, thermometer, and compass
d. introducing the theory of universal gravitation

Answer 1

Descartes developed the "Cartesian" coordinate system. Its named for him. Bacon did not.

Step-by-step explanation:

Its named for him. Bacon did not.

Answer 2

Although Francis Bacon was known for a variety of things, he is perhaps best known for "a. developing a mathematical coordinate system," since mathematics was one of his specialties.