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What did Galileo conclude about the rate of change of velocity in free fall?

It decreases with time.

It is constant with time. (correct)

It is constant with distance.

It is a function of distance.

How was the change in velocity described before Galileo's studies?

No change in velocity.

Rate of change in velocity with distance. (correct)

Constant velocity.

Rate of change in velocity with time.

In Galileo's studies, what did he find about the change in velocity with distance?

It remains at zero.

It is constant.

It increases with increasing distance.

It decreases with increasing distance. (correct)

What did Galileo study to conclude about the rate of change of velocity?

Motion of freely falling objects and on an inclined plane. Signup and view all the answers

Why was there confusion regarding describing the change in velocity before Galileo's time?

Due to a debate on whether it changes with time or distance. Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial belief about how to describe the change in velocity of an object?

The rate of change of velocity with distance Signup and view all the answers

According to Galileo, what is a constant of motion for all objects in free fall?

The rate of change of velocity with time Signup and view all the answers

How does the change in velocity with distance behave as an object falls?

Decreases with increasing distance Signup and view all the answers

What did Galileo's studies of motion of freely falling objects and objects on inclined planes lead him to conclude?

Velocity changes at a constant rate with time Signup and view all the answers

What was the mistaken belief before Galileo's studies regarding the change in velocity?

Velocity changes at a constant rate with distance Signup and view all the answers