What caused people to accept the geocentric model of the universe?(1 point)
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Telescopes allowed for a much detailed view of the circular orbits of the planets.
Telescopes allowed for a much detailed view of the circular orbits of the planets.
Measurements and mathematical models demonstrated that the planets orbit around the sun.
Measurements and mathematical models demonstrated that the planets orbit around the sun.
Objects seem to move across the sky, and Earth did not feel like it was moving.
Objects seem to move across the sky, and Earth did not feel like it was moving.
Noticing the gravity will eventually pull all the planets and the universe back together.
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Objects seem to move across the sky, and Earth did not feel like it was moving.
The correct answer is: Objects seem to move across the sky, and Earth did not feel like it was moving.
During ancient times, people observed that celestial objects such as the sun, moon, and stars appeared to move across the sky. They also noticed that Earth did not appear to be moving. These observations led to the acceptance of the geocentric model of the universe, which states that Earth is at the center and all other celestial objects orbit around it.
To arrive at this conclusion, people made these observations using their naked eyes. They noticed that the apparent motion of the celestial objects could be explained by a model where they moved around a stationary Earth.
It's important to note that the acceptance of the geocentric model was also influenced by cultural and religious beliefs during that time. The idea of Earth being the center of the universe fit well with the prevailing philosophical and religious views.
Nowadays, we know that the geocentric model is incorrect, thanks to advancements in technology, observations, and scientific understanding. The heliocentric model, proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16th century and later refined by Johannes Kepler and Isaac Newton, demonstrated through measurements and mathematical models that the planets orbit around the sun. Telescopes, developed in later centuries, allowed for a much more detailed view of the circular orbits of the planets, further supporting the heliocentric model. Additionally, our modern understanding of gravity explains how celestial bodies interact and move within the universe.