To determine which statements about the geocentric model are false, let's review the characteristics of the geocentric model, which posits that Earth is at the center of the universe and that the planets and the Sun revolve around it.
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Mars' Retrograde Motion: The geocentric model attempted to explain why Mars and other planets appeared to move backward (retrograde motion) by introducing the concept of epicycles. This means that statement a is true in that it relates to how the geocentric model seeks to explain retrograde motion, albeit with a more complex description than heliocentric models offer.
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Circular Orbits: The geocentric model indeed had planets orbiting in circular paths, though it was later shown that these paths were actually more complex. Thus, statement b is true; the geocentric model typically represented orbits as circular.
As there are no further options (c and d) given, I can confirm that based on the statements provided:
- Statement a is true.
- Statement b is true.
If you provide more specific statements (c and d), I can assist further in identifying which ones are true or false!
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