Question

A model of the solar system with the Sun at the center is said to be heliocentric. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

Answer 1

True because a heliocentric model is the one we follow

Answer 2

Answer:

TRUE

Explanation:

The Heliocentric model was put forward by Nicolaus Copernicus, where he explained that the sun is located at the centre of the solar system and all the planets existing in the solar system revolves around the sun.

This theory was not widely accepted because he was not able to explain why the relative position the stars remains the same even though the earth is continuously rotating. He could not prove because he lacked tools, that are extensively used in today's world to acquire information regarding the celestial and other objects.

It was Galileo Galilei, who later proved this Heliocentric model and are universally accepted.

Thus, the above-given statement is TRUE.