Question
Why was the Copernican model a controversial proposition? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses
It contradicted established scientific understanding.
It demoted Earth to just another planet.
It was a complex model.
It was mostly incorrect.
It contradicted religious doctrine of the time.
It was not supported by observations.
The correct answers are:
1. It contradicted established scientific understanding.
2. It demoted Earth to just another planet.
3. It contradicted religious doctrine of the time.
The three correct answers for why the Copernican model was a controversial proposition are:
1) It contradicted established scientific understanding.
2) It demoted Earth to just another planet.
3) It contradicted religious doctrine of the time.
To determine the three correct answers, let's analyze each statement:
1. It contradicted established scientific understanding.
This answer is correct as the Copernican model challenged the prevailing view of the geocentric model, which was widely accepted at the time.
2. It demoted Earth to just another planet.
This answer is also correct since the Copernican model proposed that Earth was not at the center of the universe but instead orbited around the sun like the other known planets.
3. It was a complex model.
This answer is not necessarily correct as complexity alone does not make a scientific proposition controversial. While the Copernican model introduced new concepts and calculations, its complexity alone was not the primary source of controversy.
4. It was mostly incorrect.
This answer is not correct as the Copernican model was largely accurate in terms of its description of the solar system. It correctly proposed that the planets, including Earth, orbited the sun.
5. It contradicted religious doctrine of the time.
This answer is also correct because the Copernican model challenged the religious dogma of the time, which strongly supported the geocentric model. It conflicted with the interpretation of the Bible and Church teachings that placed Earth at the center of the universe.
6. It was not supported by observations.
This answer is not correct as the Copernican model was supported by some observed evidence, such as the retrograde motion of planets. However, it did not have comprehensive and concrete observational proof at the time, which contributed to the controversies surrounding it.
Therefore, the three correct answers are:
- It contradicted established scientific understanding.
- It demoted Earth to just another planet.
- It contradicted religious doctrine of the time.