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Galileo's Observations on Objects on an Inclined Plane

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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?

The marble would travel further distances Signup and view all the answers

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

An unbalanced (external) force Signup and view all the answers

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

No net force is needed Signup and view all the answers

Galileo's Observations on Objects on an Inclined Plane

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Questions and Answers

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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