What Made Copernicus Hesitant to Publish His Theory That the Sun

question 3

Multiple Choice

What made Copernicus hesitant to publish his theory that the sun was the center of the solar system?

• A) He challenged formal church teaching
• B) He challenged the witness of the Bible
• C) He challenged the working models most scientists had at the time
• D) His benefactor threatened to withdraw all support, leaving him a pauper

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