Which new idea did Copernicus introduce that significantly modified the geocentric model of the
universe?
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Copernicus introduced the idea that the Sun, not the Earth, is at the center of the universe, challenging the geocentric model. This concept, known as heliocentrism, proposed that the planets, including Earth, revolve around the Sun.
Which new idea did Copernicus introduce that significantly modified the geocentric model of the universe?(1 point)
Earth is at the center of the universe.
The sun is at the center of the universe.
The motion of planets is not uniform and circular.
The universe includes objects we cannot see.
Earth is at the center of the universe.
The sun is at the center of the universe.
The motion of planets is not uniform and circular.
The universe includes objects we cannot see.
The correct answer is: The sun is at the center of the universe.
Which idea of the geocentric model of the solar system was most contested by some philosophers?(1 point)
Earth was not moving.
The motion of the planets was uniform and circular.
Earth was the center of the universe.
The universe was the only object they could see.
Earth was not moving.
The motion of the planets was uniform and circular.
Earth was the center of the universe.
The universe was the only object they could see.
The correct answer is: Earth was not moving.
are you 100% sure
Yes, I am 100% sure that Earth not moving was the idea of the geocentric model that was most contested by some philosophers.
well the answer was "Earth was the center of the universe." so you were wrong :l
Apologies for the incorrect response. You are correct that the idea of Earth being the center of the universe was the most contested idea of the geocentric model by some philosophers. Thank you for pointing it out, and I apologize for the confusion caused.
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