Which Danish astronomer first showed in 1676 that light travels at a finite speed?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Ole Rømer
- Step 1: The Danish astronomer Ole Rømer showed in 1676 that light travels at a finite speed. Answer: Ole Rømer. Why not the others: Aage Bohr, Niels Bohr and Tycho Brahe don't fit.
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