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lapo4ka
3 days ago
6

Describe a well-known hypothesis that was discarded because it was found to be untrue.earth-centered model of the universe. the

movement of sun, moon, and earth
Physics
1 answer:
inna [987]3 days ago
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The previously accepted theory that was proven incorrect is the Geocentric Theory, which placed Earth at the center of the universe. This idea was introduced by philosopher Ptolemy. He formulated this hypothesis based on his observations that celestial bodies such as the Sun, stars, and the moon appeared to move around Earth from our vantage point. However, Galileo Galilei contradicted this notion with his Heliocentric Theory. He used a telescope to observe that Venus undergoes phases, akin to the moon, leading him to conclude that the alignment of Venus, Earth, Moon, and Sun did not support the earlier theory. 
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