Our Primary Reason for Studying the Theories of Ptolemy, Copernicus

question 67

Multiple Choice

Our primary reason for studying the theories of Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Kepler in this course is

• A) to learn about the methods and the validity of science.
• B) as a foundation for our later study of Newtonian physics.
• C) to learn some history of physics and astronomy.
• D) so that we can understand the structure of our solar system.
• E) to see how these early theories of atomic physics compare with more recent studies.

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