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Library of Alexandria's Strengths

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What was the significant contribution of astronomical records from the Library of Alexandria to the experiment discussed?

Providing maps for Ptolemy's research
Aiding in discovering retrograde motion among the planets (correct)
Assisting in creating mathematical solutions for representing a spherical Earth
Enhancing the understanding of the Earth's rotation

Why did Ptolemy create map projections?

To depict the movement of the Earth around the Sun
To explain the orbit of the planets
To show the rotation of the planets
To represent a spherical Earth on a flat surface (correct)

What is retrograde motion?

The orbit around the Sun
The rotation of the Earth
The forward motion of planets
The backward motion of planets (correct)

Why did Ptolemy develop epicycles in his model of the solar system?

To incorporate retrograde motion into the geocentric model (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Ptolemy's belief about the Earth's position in the universe?

The Earth is located at the center of the universe (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did Ptolemy improve the art of map projections?

By creating some of the most accurate maps of his time (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of Ptolemy's mathematical solutions?

To explain retrograde motion among the planets (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Ptolemy notice after reading centuries of astronomical observations?

There are times when planets move backward (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did Ptolemy explain retrograde motion in his model?

By using epicycles where planets move backward at times (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the accuracy of Ptolemy's projections on planetary positions reveal?

The incredible precision despite a flawed model (A) Signup and view all the answers