Question

multiple-choice question
why did mars orbit not fit the copernican model?
it was too large
it was assumed the orbits were circular
it was assumed the orbits were random
rewatch
submit

Explanation:

The Copernican model assumed circular orbits. However, Mars' actual orbit is elliptical. This mismatch between the assumed circular shape and the real - world elliptical shape of Mars' orbit led to the problem of Mars' orbit not fitting the Copernican model. The size of Mars (too large option) is not relevant to the orbital shape issue. And orbits are not random (rejected the random option as celestial body orbits follow physical laws).

Answer:

It was assumed the orbits were circular.