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← HistoryWhich systematic error affected epicycle-based Islamic astronomical calculations?
A)Cumulative parallax amplification occurs
B)Libration phase angle slippage occurs
C)Eccentric anomaly approximation error accumulates✓
D)Equation of time correction drifts
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Approximating true anomaly with a mean anomaly accumulates errors because the Eccentric anomaly approximation mechanism is used, causing discrepancies. This accumulation results in inaccuracy of planetary positions, therefore affecting predictions, rather than other issues.
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