Question

1. nicolaus copernicus was a polish astronomer who is best known for the theory that the sun is near the center of the universe and that the earth and other planets revolve around it. copernicus did not believe that the planets were influenced by or revolved due to the sun; instead, he believed that the sun was located near the center of the universe and that it was this center that influenced those bodies and caused them to revolve. when this theory was first published, the scientific community did not accept it. which reason best explains the reason for rejection of this theory? a. it was not published until his death. b. it was not understood by scientific world. c. it lacked sufficient evidence and explanation. d. it lacked practical examples in supporting theory.

Explanation:

La teoría heliocéntrica de Copérnico fue rechazada inicialmente porque carecía de suficiente evidencia y explicación convincente para el conocimiento científico del momento. Aunque era un avance teórico, faltaban datos empíricos y explicaciones físicas detalladas para que la comunidad científica la aceptara.

Answer:

C. Llevaba suficiente evidencia y explicación.