Why was it difficult for people to accept a heliocentric concept of the solar system?

People had long accepted Aristotle’s geocentric view, which placed Earth at the center of the universe. Because Aristotle was highly respected and his ideas were reinforced by religious teachings, many people resisted the heliocentric model, which placed the Sun at the center. The correct choice is D: Aristotle was famous and his ideas were supported by religious teachings.

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