Question

9.Copernicus thought that Ptolemy’s model of the solar system was incorrect because ____. Copernicus’ model of the solar system was different from Ptolemy’s model because _____ . Copernicus’ model was not accepted at the time because _____ .
-it was too simple
-his model agreed with scientific , but opposite religious beliefs
-the sun was at the center
-the earth was at the center
-his model opposed the scientific and religious beliefs
-it was too complex

Answer 1

1. Copernicus thought that Ptolemy’s model of the solar system was incorrect because **the earth was at the center**.
2. Copernicus’ model of the solar system was different from Ptolemy’s model because **the sun was at the center**.
3. Copernicus’ model was not accepted at the time because **his model opposed the scientific and religious beliefs**.