How Would Ptolemy Explain the Rising of the Sun? Contrast

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Essay

How would Ptolemy explain the rising of the Sun? Contrast this to Copernicus' explanation ofthe same event.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

A component of memory where small amounts of information can be stored for a brief period of time.

Capacity

is the maximum amount that something can contain or the ability of an individual or entity to perform tasks or roles.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the capacity to recall words, concepts, and numbers which is essential for the understanding of language.

Procedural Memory

Refers to the long-term memory that is responsible for knowing how to perform tasks, such as walking or riding a bike, without consciously thinking about them.