Concerning the planetary orbits, why was Copernicus somewhat inaccurate?

A. He suggested the orbits were elliptical.

B. He suggested the orbits were circles.

C. He suggested the orbits were identical.

D. He suggested the orbits were equidistant.

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Jeramiah Dixon

4 February, 01:40

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Darion Hayes · Answer 1

Copernicus's heliocentric theory stated that the planets orbited in perfectly circular orbits. In reality, they are shaped like ellipses (ovals).

Concerning the planetary orbits, why was Copernicus somewhat inaccurate?A. He suggested the orbits were elliptical.B. He suggested the orbits were circles.C. He suggested the orbits were identical.D. He suggested the orbits were equidistant.