Comparing Ancient Models of the Universe

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What was the primary principle considered by Eudoxus in modeling the universe?

The shape of the Earth

The principle of 'Saving the Appearances' (correct)

The movement of the planets

The simplicity of the universe

How many homocentric spheres did Eudoxus propose in his model of the universe?

25

27 (correct)

30

20

What was the position of Earth in Eudoxus' model of the universe?

Moving in a circular path

In orbit around the Sun

At the center of the universe (correct)

At the edge of the universe

How many planets did Eudoxus consider in his model of the universe?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What was the occupation of Eudoxus, who proposed a model of the universe?

A mathematician and astronomer Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consideration of Eudoxus in modeling the universe?

The principle of 'Saving the Appearances' Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the celestial motion in Eudoxus' model?

Uniform and circular motion Signup and view all the answers

How many spheres were present in Eudoxus' geocentric model?

27 homocentric spheres Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the rotation of the spheres in Eudoxus' model?

Each sphere is attached at its poles to the previous sphere Signup and view all the answers

What is the apparent motion of celestial bodies in Eudoxus' model?

Irregular motion Signup and view all the answers

Comparing Ancient Models of the Universe

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What was the primary principle considered by Eudoxus in modeling the universe?

How many homocentric spheres did Eudoxus propose in his model of the universe?

What was the position of Earth in Eudoxus' model of the universe?

How many planets did Eudoxus consider in his model of the universe?

What was the occupation of Eudoxus, who proposed a model of the universe?

What was the main consideration of Eudoxus in modeling the universe?

What was a characteristic of the celestial motion in Eudoxus' model?

How many spheres were present in Eudoxus' geocentric model?

What is the relationship between the rotation of the spheres in Eudoxus' model?

What is the apparent motion of celestial bodies in Eudoxus' model?

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