Galileo's Observations on Objects on an Inclined Plane

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What did Galileo observe about the motion of objects on an inclined plane?

  • Objects move with a constant speed when no force acts on them. (correct)
  • Objects stop moving when no force acts on them.
  • Objects move slower when no force acts on them.
  • Objects move faster when no force acts on them.

What happens to the velocity of a marble as it rolls down an inclined plane?

  • It decreases
  • It remains constant
  • It stops
  • It increases (correct)

According to Galileo, if a marble is released from an inclined plane and goes up on the opposite side to the same height, what does this suggest?

  • The marble has external forces acting on it
  • The marble defies gravity
  • The inclinations of the planes are equal (correct)
  • There is no friction involved

What would happen if the angle of inclination of the right-side plane in Fig. 9.5(c) were gradually decreased?

<p>The marble would travel further distances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to change the motion of a marble according to Galileo?

<p>An unbalanced (external) force (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Galileo's observation imply about sustaining the uniform motion of a marble?

<p>No net force is needed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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