Galileo and heliocentric controversy

Many people believe that Galileo was hounded by the church for almost two decades, that he openly maintained a belief in heliocentrism, and that he was only spared torture and death because his powerful friends intervened on his behalf. But an examination of the fine details of Galileo’s conflict with church leaders doesn’t bear that out, according to English department distinguished research professor Henry Kelly.

Because there is no air in the jar, the vibrations can not travel through the air and create sound.  (that's why there is no sound in space, there is no air)

Anton because carbon dioxide and water are used with light energy to produce glucose sugar and oxygen gas.