Please choose the correct answer to the question: In the 17th century, Galileo proposed a hypothesis to explain how suction pumps work. Galileo's hypothesis was disproved, but later it helped Torricelli in the development of an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure. How did Galileo's hypothesis most likely help with the development of this new technology?

Answer1: by leading Galileo to design a different technology Answer2: by allowing another scientist to critique Galileo's hypothesis Answer3: by providing evidence of the effects of atmospheric pressure Answer4: by inspiring another scientist to test an alternative hypothesis

Answer format: answer1/answer2/answer3/answer4