Multiple-choice-answer questions. For each question, select all the correct answers. (Some may have more than ONE.) In Ptolemy’s system, the Earth is at rest. (a) false (b) true (c... Multiple-choice-answer questions. For each question, select all the correct answers. (Some may have more than ONE.) In Ptolemy’s system, the Earth is at rest. (a) false (b) true (c) it’s relative (d) it’s a system of geometry, not astronomy These are not treated in Euclid’s Elements: (a) cube (b) spiral (c) weights (d) rhombus Euclid’s Postulate Three asserts that a _____ can be constructed. Fill in the blanks: (a) straight line (b) angle (c) circle (d) solid figure In respect to planetary orbits, The Almagest aimed to: (a) predict (b) retrodict (c) explain (d) model mathematically A possible function of a scientific theory is: (a) to describe (b) to explain (c) to predict (d) to organize facts Euclid’s method for deriving results from postulates is: (a) deduction (b) construction (c) induction (d) narration A deferent is a: (a) orbit (b) circle (c) planet (d) representational device in astronomy These objects do not require an existence proof in Euclid’s geometry: (a) line segment (b) circle (c) triangle (d) spiral Aristotelian ‘water’ moves: (a) in a circle (b) down (c) naturally (d) up Among the celestial bodies treated in The Almagest, the most irregular motion was: (a) the Sun’s (b) the Earth’s (c) the Moon’s (d) Jupiter’s In The Elements, the definition of isosceles triangle requires: (a) a lemma (b) theorems (c) an existence proof (d) proof of completion “Things equal to a third thing are equal to each other.” For Euclid, this is a: (a) common notion (b) article of faith (c) matter of opinion (d) axiom In Ptolemaic astronomy, planets exhibit: (a) retrograde motion (b) changes in celestial latitude (c) luminescence (d) revolution around the Earth Take a sealed jar filled with mercury, and break it under water. According to Aristotle’s cosmology, post-breakup the mercury will move: (a) up (b) down (c) around (d) it stays at rest where it was Ptolemy replicates the apparent orbits of planets by means of: (a) revolution and ecliptic (b) equinox and apogee (c) deference and unicycle (d) deferent and epicycle An inductive argument is a: (a) heated exchange (b) inference to a probable conclusion (c) descriptive explanation (d) conclusive evidence Based on the three examples of Greek science studied, a scientific theory might: (a) reverse patterns of change (b) explain (c) predict future events (d) represent a part of the world What is Euclid’s Fifth Postulate about? (a) angles (b) circles (c) parallels (d) lines In Euclidean geometry, a statement that requires a proof of its truth is an: (a) existence proof (b) theorem (c) problem (d) axiom In Ptolemy, the annual apparent motion of the Sun is: (a) regular (b) irregular (c) elliptical (d) predictable In Aristotle’s cosmology, natural motion ends in: (a) final cause (b) a natural place (c) violent motion (d) natural rest In astronomy, these two numbers uniquely identify an object’s position in the sky: (a) apogee and perigee (b) celestial latitude and longitude (c) declination and right ascension (d) angular and linear distance Ptolemy’s theory gives: (a) causal explanations (b) predictions (c) retrodictions (d) celestial coordinates.
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The question set is asking for multiple-choice answers related to Ptolemaic astronomy and Euclidean geometry. Each question requires the identification of correct answers among a set of options, covering topics like the properties of geometrical figures, principles of astronomy, and Aristotelian cosmology.
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Answers for multiple-choice questions on Ptolemy, Euclid, and Greek science topics.
Here are the answers to the relevant questions:
- In Ptolemy’s system, the Earth is at rest: true.
- These are not treated in Euclid’s Elements: spiral, weights.
- Euclid’s Postulate Three asserts that a circle can be constructed.
- In respect to planetary orbits, The Almagest aimed to: predict, explain, model mathematically.
- A possible function of a scientific theory is: to describe, to explain, to predict, to organize facts.
- Euclid’s method for deriving results from postulates is: deduction.
- A deferent is a: representational device in astronomy.
- These objects do not require an existence proof in Euclid’s geometry: line segment, circle, triangle.
- Aristotelian ‘water’ moves: down, naturally.
- Among the celestial bodies treated in The Almagest, the most irregular motion was: the Moon’s.
- In The Elements, the definition of isosceles triangle requires: an existence proof.
- “Things equal to a third thing are equal to each other.” For Euclid, this is a: common notion.
- In Ptolemaic astronomy, planets exhibit: retrograde motion.
- Take a sealed jar filled with mercury, and break it under water. According to Aristotle’s cosmology, post-breakup the mercury will move: down.
- Ptolemy replicates the apparent orbits of planets by means of: deferent and epicycle.
- An inductive argument is a: inference to a probable conclusion.
- Based on the three examples of Greek science studied, a scientific theory might: explain, predict future events, represent a part of the world.
- What is Euclid’s Fifth Postulate about? parallels.
- In Euclidean geometry, a statement that requires a proof of its truth is an: theorem.
- In Ptolemy, the annual apparent motion of the Sun is: regular.
- In Aristotle’s cosmology, natural motion ends in: a natural place.
- In astronomy, these two numbers uniquely identify an object’s position in the sky: declination and right ascension.
- Ptolemy’s theory gives: predictions, retrodictions, celestial coordinates.
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Here are the answers to the relevant questions:
- In Ptolemy’s system, the Earth is at rest: true.
- These are not treated in Euclid’s Elements: spiral, weights.
- Euclid’s Postulate Three asserts that a circle can be constructed.
- In respect to planetary orbits, The Almagest aimed to: predict, explain, model mathematically.
- A possible function of a scientific theory is: to describe, to explain, to predict, to organize facts.
- Euclid’s method for deriving results from postulates is: deduction.
- A deferent is a: representational device in astronomy.
- These objects do not require an existence proof in Euclid’s geometry: line segment, circle, triangle.
- Aristotelian ‘water’ moves: down, naturally.
- Among the celestial bodies treated in The Almagest, the most irregular motion was: the Moon’s.
- In The Elements, the definition of isosceles triangle requires: an existence proof.
- “Things equal to a third thing are equal to each other.” For Euclid, this is a: common notion.
- In Ptolemaic astronomy, planets exhibit: retrograde motion.
- Take a sealed jar filled with mercury, and break it under water. According to Aristotle’s cosmology, post-breakup the mercury will move: down.
- Ptolemy replicates the apparent orbits of planets by means of: deferent and epicycle.
- An inductive argument is a: inference to a probable conclusion.
- Based on the three examples of Greek science studied, a scientific theory might: explain, predict future events, represent a part of the world.
- What is Euclid’s Fifth Postulate about? parallels.
- In Euclidean geometry, a statement that requires a proof of its truth is an: theorem.
- In Ptolemy, the annual apparent motion of the Sun is: regular.
- In Aristotle’s cosmology, natural motion ends in: a natural place.
- In astronomy, these two numbers uniquely identify an object’s position in the sky: declination and right ascension.
- Ptolemy’s theory gives: predictions, retrodictions, celestial coordinates.
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