Scientists eventually accepted Copernicus's heliocentric theory of planetary motion over Ptolemy's Earth-centered theory because the former was more
A) simple.
B) fruitful.
C) conservative.
D) consistent.

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Copernicus's heliocentric theory was simpler than Ptolemy's geocentric model, as it provided a more straightforward explanation of planetary motion without the need for complex epicycles.

Scientists Eventually Accepted Copernicus's Heliocentric Theory of Planetary Motion Over