In the Geocentric Model for the Solar System Developed by Ptolemy,to

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Multiple Choice

In the geocentric model for the solar system developed by Ptolemy,to what does the word "epicycle" refer?

• A) One complete cycle of planetary motions,after which the motions repeat themselves (almost)exactly
• B) A small circle around which a planet moves while the center of this circle moves around Earth
• C) The large circle (orbit)centered on Earth about which the center of a smaller circle moves while the planet itself is moving along the smaller circle
• D) The length of time taken by a planet to go between two successive times when it is farthest from Earth

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