Ptolemy and Copernicus were early astronomers. Ptolemy believed that Earth was the center of the solar system, and Copernicus believed that the Sun was the center of the solar system. Which model below would the astronomers most likely use to support their beliefs?(1 point) Responses
A Ptolemy and Copernicus would both use the geocentric model. Ptolemy and Copernicus would both use the geocentric model. B Ptolemy would use the heliocentric model and Copernicus would use the geocentric model. Ptolemy would use the heliocentric model and Copernicus would use the geocentric model.
C Ptolemy and Copernicus would both use the heliocentric model Ptolemy and Copernicus would both use the heliocentric model D Ptolemy would use the geocentric model and Copernicus would use the heliocentric model.
D Ptolemy would use the geocentric model and Copernicus would use the heliocentric model.
The correct answer is: D Ptolemy would use the geocentric model and Copernicus would use the heliocentric model.
To determine which model Ptolemy and Copernicus would most likely use to support their beliefs, we need to understand their respective beliefs about the center of the solar system. Ptolemy believed that Earth was the center, while Copernicus believed that the Sun was the center.
Based on this information, we can eliminate options C and D, as they both suggest that both astronomers would use the heliocentric model. Since Ptolemy believed in a geocentric model, option A (Ptolemy and Copernicus both using the geocentric model) also does not align with their beliefs.
Therefore, the most likely option is B: Ptolemy would use the heliocentric model and Copernicus would use the geocentric model. This aligns with Ptolemy's belief in Earth being the center and Copernicus's belief in the Sun being the center.