Question

question 35 multiple choice worth 2 points (05.5.1) ptolemy believed that earth was at the center of the universe. kepler believed that the sun was at the focus of earths elliptical orbit. which of these statements best explains why ptolemy and kepler made different observations about the solar system? the focus of their study was different. they studied outdated theories and evidences. they could not match the data with the observations. they believed in proposing different theories to strengthen science.

Explanation:

Ptolemy and Kepler had different understandings of the solar - system structure likely because they studied different theories and had access to different evidence. Ptolemy worked with earlier Greek astronomical ideas and had limited observational data compared to Kepler who had the benefit of Tycho Brahe's more accurate observations and new mathematical tools.

Answer:

They studied outdated theories and evidences.