Which one of the following astronomers proved that the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun?
- A. Copernicus ✓
- B. Kepler
- C. Galileo
- D. Newton
Correct Answer: A. Copernicus
Explanation
Nicolaus Copernicus formulated the heliocentric model of the universe, placing the Sun rather than Earth at its center.
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