Drag each item to indicate whether it is related to Aristotle's or Ptolemy's model of the solar system, or to both. Some items may be used twice.(2 points)
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Aristotle's Model Ptolemy's model
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planets fixed on nested spheres
planets fixed on nested spheres
planets fixed on epicycles
planets fixed on epicycles
accurately predicted the positions of the planets
accurately predicted the positions of the planets
geocentric
geocentric
Aristotle's Model:
- planets fixed on nested spheres
- accurately predicted the positions of the planets
Ptolemy's Model:
- planets fixed on epicycles
- accurately predicted the positions of the planets
Both Models:
- planets fixed on nested spheres
- planets fixed on epicycles
To determine whether each item is related to Aristotle's model, Ptolemy's model, or both, we can examine the characteristics and features of each model.
Aristotle's Model:
- Planets fixed on nested spheres: This is a characteristic of Aristotle's model, as he believed that the planets were fixed on a series of concentric spheres with the Earth at the center.
- Accurately predicted the positions of the planets: Aristotle's model did not accurately predict the positions of the planets. He relied more on philosophical reasoning rather than empirical data.
Ptolemy's Model:
- Planets fixed on epicycles: This is a characteristic of Ptolemy's model, as he proposed that the planets moved in small circles called epicycles, while still being fixed on larger circles called deferents.
- Accurately predicted the positions of the planets: Ptolemy's model aimed to accurately predict the positions of the planets and was an improvement over Aristotle's model. Ptolemy incorporated epicycles and deferents to account for the observed irregularities in planetary motion.
Based on these characteristics, we can match the items to the appropriate models:
Aristotle's Model:
- Planets fixed on nested spheres: Aristotle's model
Ptolemy's Model:
- Planets fixed on epicycles: Ptolemy's model
Both models:
- Accurately predicted the positions of the planets: Both Aristotle's and Ptolemy's models did not accurately predict the positions of the planets.