Geocentric vs Heliocentric Models

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This lecture discusses the geocentric model proposed by Ptolemy in the 2nd century and the heliocentric model introduced by Copernicus in the 16th century. It covers the trajectories of planets, scalar velocities, and the historical context of these models.

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History

Fields of history: History of science

Physics

Mechanics: Classical mechanics

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