In the Geocentric Model for the Solar System Developed by Ptolemy

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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) small circle about which a planet moves while the center of this circle moves around Earth
• B) large circle (orbit) that carries the planet around Earth while the planet itself is moving in a smaller circle
• C) complete cycle of planetary motions after which the motions repeat themselves (almost) exactly
• D) length of time from when the planet is farthest from Earth to the next time it is farthest from Earth

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