Question

12 which of the following scientists rejected ptolemys theory that the earth was the center of the universe?

• nicolas copernicus
• galileo
• sir isaac newton
• robert boyle

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Explanation:

Nicolaus Copernicus proposed the heliocentric model which placed the Sun at the center of the solar - system, rejecting Ptolemy's geocentric theory. Galileo also supported the heliocentric view but Copernicus was the one who first challenged Ptolemy's model with his work. Newton's work was mainly on laws of motion and universal gravitation, and Boyle on chemistry.

Answer:

Nicolaus Copernicus