Regarding the Validity of Ptolemy's and Copernicus' Theories

question 27

Multiple Choice

Regarding the validity of Ptolemy's and Copernicus' theories:

• A) Ptolemy was proven wrong and Copernicus was proven right.
• B) they were both wrong and useless theories.
• C) they were both good theories, but Ptolemy's point of view ultimately turned out to be more useful.
• D) they were both good theories, but Copernicus' point of view ultimately turned out to be more useful.
• E) the experimental facts known in Copernicus' time tended to support Copernicus' theory over Ptolemy's.

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