Question
6. Although it was incorrect, why was Ptolemy’s model still useful to astronomers for years to come?(1 point)
Responses
It was used to determine the speed of earth rotation.
It was used to determine the speed of earth rotation.
It showed the path of a planet's orbit.
It showed the path of a planet's orbit.
It was able to predict the positions of the planets for any given hour and day.
Responses
It was used to determine the speed of earth rotation.
It was used to determine the speed of earth rotation.
It showed the path of a planet's orbit.
It showed the path of a planet's orbit.
It was able to predict the positions of the planets for any given hour and day.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**It was able to predict the positions of the planets for any given hour and day.**
Ptolemy's geocentric model, despite being incorrect, provided a structured way to calculate the positions of celestial bodies, which was very useful for astronomers for many years.
**It was able to predict the positions of the planets for any given hour and day.**
Ptolemy's geocentric model, despite being incorrect, provided a structured way to calculate the positions of celestial bodies, which was very useful for astronomers for many years.