Question

which correctly lists three scientists who supported the heliocentric model of the solar system?
aristotle, ptolemy, copernicus
copernicus, ptolemy, kepler
galileo, kepler, aristotle
kepler, galileo, copernicus

Explanation:

• Aristotle: Supported the geocentric model (Earth - centered).
• Ptolemy: Developed a geocentric model.
• Copernicus: Proposed the heliocentric model (Sun - centered).
• Galileo: Supported the heliocentric model with his observations (e.g., phases of Venus).
• Kepler: His laws of planetary motion were based on the heliocentric model.

Answer:

Kepler, Galileo, Copernicus