Which of the following does NOT describe Copernicus's heliocentric model of the solar system?
A). Heliocentric
B). Earth-centered
C). sun-centered
D). All of the planets orbit the sun
B). Earth-centered
The correct answer is B). Earth-centered.
The answer is B) Earth-centered.
To find the answer, we need to understand the concept of Copernicus's heliocentric model of the solar system. Copernicus proposed that the Sun, rather than the Earth, was at the center of the solar system, with all the planets, including Earth, orbiting around it. This view is known as heliocentric (A). Therefore, we can eliminate option A.
Option C describes the heliocentric model accurately, stating that it is sun-centered. Copernicus's model indeed placed the Sun at the center of the solar system, so we can eliminate option C.
Option D states that all the planets orbit the Sun, which aligns with Copernicus's heliocentric model. Copernicus proposed that all the planets, including Earth, revolve around the Sun, so we can eliminate option D.
The only option remaining is B), Earth-centered, which goes against the heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus. According to his model, the Earth is not the center of the solar system, but rather an orbiting planet. Therefore, B is the correct answer.