Question 10 (1 point)
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 would the astronomers most likely use to support their beliefs?
a
Ptolemy and Copernicus would both use the geocentric model.
b
Ptolemy and Copernicus would both use the heliocentric model
c
Ptolemy would use the geocentric model and Copernicus would use the heliocentric model.
d
Ptolemy would use the heliocentric model and Copernicus would use the geocentric model.
c
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 the geocentric and heliocentric models.
The geocentric model, supported by Ptolemy, states that Earth is at the center of the solar system, with other celestial bodies including the Sun, Moon, and planets moving in circular orbits around it.
The heliocentric model, supported by Copernicus, states that the Sun is at the center of the solar system, with Earth and other planets revolving around it in elliptical orbits.
Given this information, the answer to the question is option c - Ptolemy would use the geocentric model, and Copernicus would use the heliocentric model. This is because Ptolemy believed that Earth was the center, so he would support the geocentric model. On the other hand, Copernicus believed that the Sun was the center, so he would support the heliocentric model.
c
Ptolemy would use the geocentric model and Copernicus would use the heliocentric model.