Our Primary Reason for Studying the Theories of Ptolemy, Copernicus

Multiple Choice

Our primary reason for studying the theories of Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Kepler in this course is

A) to learn about the methods and the validity of science.
B) as a foundation for our later study of Newtonian physics.
C) to learn some history of physics and astronomy.
D) so that we can understand the structure of our solar system.
E) to see how these early theories of atomic physics compare with more recent studies.