In Ptolemy's Geocentric Model, Retrograde Motion Occurs When the Planet

question 55

Multiple Choice

In Ptolemy's geocentric model, retrograde motion occurs when the planet is closest to us, on the inside portion of the

• A) equant.
• B) deferent.
• C) ecliptic.
• D) epicycle.
• E) ellipse.

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