Ancient Greek History and Science

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

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?

Linear

Circular

Parabolic (correct)

Elliptical

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?

It falls to the ground abruptly Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used by Aristotle to describe the force that makes a cannonball move?

Impetus Signup and view all the answers

What type of motion does a projectile experience according to Galileo?

Two-dimensional motion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Galileo's and Aristotle's views on projectile motion?

Galileo believed in a curved path, while Aristotle believed in a straight line path Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the motion of an object under the influence of gravity only?

Projectile motion Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of the force of gravity on a projectile?

Downward Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the path taken by a projectile according to Aristotle's explanation?

Straight line followed by a vertical drop Signup and view all the answers

Ancient Greek History and Science

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers

What is the primary force responsible for the curved path of a projectile?

What is the shape of the path taken by a cannonball according to Galileo's explanation?

What assumption is made regarding air resistance in projectile motion?

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 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 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 shape of the path taken by a projectile according to Aristotle's explanation?

More Quizzes Like This

Aristotle Quiz: Ancient Greek Philosopher and Polymath

Ancient Greece: History of Art I - ART331

Etapas de la Ciencia Política

Ancient Greece History Overview

Upgrade to continue