Copernicus Supported the Heliocentric Conception of the Universe Because

question 32

Multiple Choice

Copernicus supported the heliocentric conception of the universe because

• A)as a Protestant, he felt free to interpret Scripture in a non-literal fashion.
• B)it earned him entrance into the Royal Academy of Science.
• C)it offered a simpler and more accurate explanation for the observed motions of heavenly bodies.
• D)he wanted to prove the theories of his patron, the prince of Parma
• E)he argued that the sun is the source of all energy on earth.

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Definitions:

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production are optimally allocated, and firms in a competitive market have no incentive to change their output level or enter/exit the industry.

Expected Price Level

The anticipated average level of prices in the economy for goods and services, often considered in the context of inflation expectations.

Aggregate Supply

The total supply of goods and services produced within an economy at a given overall price level in a given period.

Sticky-Price Theory

A theory proposing that prices of goods do not immediately adjust to changes in economic conditions, causing economic inefficiencies.