Why Did Tycho Conclude That the Sun Revolves Around the Earth

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why did Tycho conclude that the Sun revolves around the Earth?

• A)He did not conclude that the Sun revolves around the Earth.
• B)Long- held tradition prevented him from even considering the idea.
• C)He incorrectly measured the distance to the Sun and concluded it was in a low orbit around the Earth.
• D)He could not detect the parallax of stars expected if the Earth revolves around the Sun.

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Definitions:

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time.

Absolute Threshold

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Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant or repetitive stimuli over time.

Signal-Detection Theory

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