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← HistoryWhich function benefitted from Al-Khwarizmi's foundational work on algebra when calculating astronomical movements?
A)Determining planetary orbital positions✓
B)Improving smelting furnace designs
C)Calculating gear ratios of mills
D)Predicting projectile trajectory air resistance
💡 Explanation
Determination of planetary positions relied on algebraic manipulation to solve equations derived from astronomical measurements; the algebraic mechanism allowed precise calculation, because astronomy required sophisticated numerical solutions for non-linear movement rather than simpler engineering problems.
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