Copernicus's model of the universe differs from Ptolemy's because Copernicus believed

Question

Question 13 options:

A)

The sun and Earth share a central point from which the other planets rotate around them.

B)

Earth orbits the sun but remains stationary on its axis.

C)

Earth rotates on its axis and orbits the sun.

D)

Earth is still at the center but rotates on its axis.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

C) Earth rotates on its axis and orbits the sun.

Copernicus proposed a heliocentric model of the universe, which placed the sun at the center, with the Earth and other planets orbiting around it. He also suggested that the Earth rotates on its axis. This was in contrast to Ptolemy's geocentric model, where the Earth was considered the center of the universe.