Which of the following best explains how the Ptolemy’s (geocentric) and Copernicus’s (heliocentric) models of the solar system differed? (DOK 2)

A.
Ptolemy’s views of the solar system were rejected, but Copernicus’ views were widely accepted.

B.
Ptolemy did not have an explanation for why planets would seem to move backward, but Copernicus did.

C.
Ptolemy believed everything revolved around the Earth,, while Copernicus believed everything revolved around the Sun.



D.
Ptolemy believed everything revolved around the Sun, while Copernicus believed everything revolved around the Earth.

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Answer:

The correct answer is c

Explanation:

In these two different models of movement of the planets

Ptolemy raises the Earth as the center of the solar system

In the Copernicus system, it poses the Sun as the center of the solar system.

Copernicu's system was accepted for giving a simpler and more complete explanation of the problem

The correct answer is c