Many years ago, people believed that the sun rotated around the earth. Eventually, evidence was discovered that indicated this idea might not be accurate. What was the likely result of this discovery?

Scientists immediately accepted the new evidence and revised their old ideas

Scientists rejected the new evidence and never conducted further research

Scientists eventually conducted further research to determine whether or not the new evidence was accurate and revised their ideas about the motion of the earth and the sun

Question

Many years ago, people believed that the sun rotated around the earth. Eventually, evidence was discovered that indicated this idea might not be accurate. What was the likely result of this discovery?
		
Scientists immediately accepted the new evidence and revised their old ideas
		
Scientists rejected the new evidence and never conducted further research
		
Scientists eventually conducted further research to determine whether or not the new evidence was accurate and revised their ideas about the motion of the earth and the sun

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Scientists eventually conducted further research to determinate whether or not the new evidence was accurate and revised their ideas about the motion of the earth and sun