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Did Copernicus believe in the Earth-centered theory?
No Nicolaus Copernicus did not believe in the earth centered theory he believed that the earth and other planets center and revolve around the sun.
What theory proposes that earth's outer shell consists of number of rigid slabs?
The Plate Tectonics Theory
What statement about a theory of an earth-centered universe is true?
observation proved the theory true.
What can happened to the theory such as a theory of an earth centered universe?
a.if a new observations are made, it can be replaced.
How long did ptolemy's earth centered theory last?
1,500 years
What was Aristole's earth-centered theory of the universe called?
Aristotle's earth-centered theory of the universe is called geocentrism. It posited that the Earth was stationary at the center of the universe, with celestial bodies orbiting around it in perfect, circular paths.
Was Nicolas Copernicus' theory rejected?
that the world was heliocentric not geocentric aka sun centered universe and earth centered universe
How long did ptolemy earth centered theory remain the popular theory for the structure of the universe?
1,500 years :D
Why is heliocentric and geocentric a theory?
A geocentric theory is one that states the universe is centered by Earth. Geo means earth. The old Ptolemaic Model of the universe has earth as the center. A heliocentric theory is one that is centered by a source of heat. Helio = heat. It basically states that the sun is the center of our galaxy. (Copernican Model)
Who created an Earth-centered theory of the universe?
Ptolemy. (his full name was Claudius Ptolemaeus).
How long did Ptolemy's earth centered theory remain popular for the structure of the universe?
1,500 Years .
Which theory proposes that the moon was a passing asteroid pulled into orbit by Earth's gravity?
The capture theory says that the moon was originally orbiting the sun, but it passed to near the earth, and became the moon. The biggest problem with this theory is that this action would have created so much heat that it would melt the earth.
