Which of the following things was shown in the heliocentric model, but was incorrect based on what we know now?
A. It showed the orbit of planets in perfect circles
B. It showed Jupiter at the center of the solar system
C It showed Earth as the largest planet in the solar system
D. It showed that there were no stars
B. It showed Jupiter at the center of the solar system
The incorrect thing shown in the heliocentric model based on what we know now is option B. It showed Jupiter at the center of the solar system.
The correct answer is A. It showed the orbit of planets in perfect circles.
To arrive at this answer, one must understand the key aspects of the heliocentric model and compare them to our current understanding. The heliocentric model was proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16th century, and it states that the Sun is at the center of the solar system while the planets revolve around it. This model challenged the prevailing geocentric model, which placed Earth at the center.
In the heliocentric model, Copernicus suggested that planets moved in perfect circles around the Sun. However, we now know that planetary orbits are not perfect circles but rather ellipses, with the Sun located at one of the foci of the ellipse. This discovery was made by Johannes Kepler in the early 17th century, building upon the work of Tycho Brahe.
So, to answer the question, one would need to understand that the heliocentric model incorrectly depicted the orbits of planets as perfect circles, making A the correct answer.