Why was the Copernican model a controversial proposition? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
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It was not supported by observations.
It was not supported by observations.
It was mostly incorrect.
It was mostly incorrect.
It was a complex model.
It was a complex model.
It contradicted religious doctrine of the time.
It contradicted religious doctrine of the time.
It contradicted established scientific understanding.
It contradicted established scientific understanding.
It demoted Earth to just another planet.
It contradicted religious doctrine of the time.
It contradicted established scientific understanding.
It demoted Earth to just another planet.
Which of the eight planets in the solar system has the most elliptical orbit?(1 point)
Responses
Mercury
Mercury
Earth
Earth
Venus
Venus
Mars
Mars
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The three correct answers are:
1. It contradicted religious doctrine of the time.
2. It contradicted established scientific understanding.
3. It demoted Earth to just another planet.
The correct answers are:
1. It contradicted religious doctrine of the time.
2. It contradicted established scientific understanding.
3. It demoted Earth to just another planet.
The Copernican model, proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16th century, suggested that the Sun was at the center of the solar system, with the Earth and other planets orbiting around it. This was controversial for several reasons.
First, it contradicted the religious doctrine of the time, which held that Earth was the center of the universe and that everything revolved around it. This challenged the widely accepted interpretation of biblical texts and placed the authority of the Church into question.
Second, the Copernican model went against the established scientific understanding of the time, known as the Ptolemaic model. The Ptolemaic model, developed by Ptolemy in the 2nd century AD, placed Earth at the center and explained planetary motion through a complex system of epicycles and deferents. Copernicus' model was simpler and more elegant, but it challenged centuries-old beliefs and institutions.
Lastly, the Copernican model demoted Earth from its presumed position of superiority and specialness within the universe. This idea was unsettling to many, as it challenged humanity's perceived importance and uniqueness in the cosmos.
Overall, the Copernican model was controversial because it challenged religious beliefs, questioned established scientific understanding, and changed our perception of Earth's place in the universe.