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What is the primary force responsible for the curved path of a projectile?
What is the primary force responsible for the curved path of a projectile?
- Impetus
- Gravity (correct)
- Friction
- Air resistance
What is the shape of the path taken by a cannonball according to Galileo's explanation?
What is the shape of the path taken by a cannonball according to Galileo's explanation?
- Linear
- Circular
- Parabolic (correct)
- Elliptical
What assumption is made regarding air resistance in projectile motion?
What assumption is made regarding air resistance in projectile motion?
- It is negligible (correct)
- It is a significant force
- It is a constant force
- It is variable
According to Aristotle, what happens to a cannonball when it loses its impetus?
According to Aristotle, what happens to a cannonball when it loses its impetus?
What is the term used by Aristotle to describe the force that makes a cannonball move?
What is the term used by Aristotle to describe the force that makes a cannonball move?
What type of motion does a projectile experience according to Galileo?
What type of motion does a projectile experience according to Galileo?
What is the main difference between Galileo's and Aristotle's views on projectile motion?
What is the main difference between Galileo's and Aristotle's views on projectile motion?
What is the term used to describe the motion of an object under the influence of gravity only?
What is the term used to describe the motion of an object under the influence of gravity only?
What is the direction of the force of gravity on a projectile?
What is the direction of the force of gravity on a projectile?
What is the shape of the path taken by a projectile according to Aristotle's explanation?
What is the shape of the path taken by a projectile according to Aristotle's explanation?
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