Aristotle's Physics and Philoponus
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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental constituent of matter?

  • Photons (correct)
  • Atoms
  • Protons
  • Electrons

    • What is the main goal of physics?

  • To understand how the universe behaves (correct)
  • To study the behavior of energy and force
  • To explore the interactions of particles
  • To investigate the properties of matter

    • Which academic discipline is considered one of the oldest along with physics?

  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Astronomy (correct)

    • Who criticized Aristotle's principles of physics based on observation?

    <p>Philoponus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the concept of impetus in the 1300s?

    <p>Jean Buridan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient civilization inherited Aristotelian physics from the Greeks and developed it further?

    <p>Islamic scholars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Aristotle believe about the elements?

    <p>They have specific natural places based on their density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient civilization had a basic awareness of the motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars?

    <p>Sumerians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed the idea of atomism, which was later found to be correct?

    <p>Democritus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which empire resisted attacks from barbarians and continued to advance various fields of learning, including physics?

    <p>Eastern Roman Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who introduced the theory of impetus and questioned Aristotle's teaching of physics?

    <p>John Philoponus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Aristotle, motion is a continuum because

    <p>Objects can move from one location to another while still occupying the same amount of space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Aristotle, a change in substance is defined as

    <p>A change in matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Aristotle, heavier objects fall faster because

    <p>The speed is proportional to the weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Book of Optics written by Ibn al-Haytham

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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