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What did Aristotle believe about moving objects?
What did Aristotle believe about moving objects?
- They will eventually stop moving due to inertia.
- Their speed is unrelated to the force applied.
- They need a continuous application of force to remain in motion. (correct)
- They can move without any external force.
What concept did John Philoponus introduce that relates to motion?
What concept did John Philoponus introduce that relates to motion?
- Theory of Gravity
- Theory of Inertia
- Theory of Impetus (correct)
- Theory of Momentum
According to Jean Buridan, what keeps an object in motion?
According to Jean Buridan, what keeps an object in motion?
- Natural resistance in the environment
- A mover that provides force proportional to speed and mass (correct)
- The mass of the object alone
- An external force acting continuously
How did Galileo Galilei's view differ from that of Aristotle?
How did Galileo Galilei's view differ from that of Aristotle?
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What did Sir Isaac Newton ultimately develop based on Galileo’s ideas?
What did Sir Isaac Newton ultimately develop based on Galileo’s ideas?
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Historical Perspectives on Motion
- Aristotle (284 – 322 B.C.): Advocated that a continuous force is necessary for motion; believed objects are naturally at rest.
- Proposed that greater force results in greater speed; introduced the concept of "impetus" to explain motion.
John Philoponus Contributions
- John Philoponus (550 A.D.): Explored the idea of surrounding force analogous to inertia, which influenced later thinkers like Galileo and Newton.
- Introduced the "Theory of Impetus," suggesting that as impetus declines, an object's speed diminishes, ultimately leading to a stop.
Jean Buridan's Theories
- Jean Buridan (1300 - 1358): Expanded on Philoponus’ ideas by describing motion as reliant on a "mover" whose power is proportional to the object's speed and mass.
- Defined the concept of impetus as force and stated that removal of the mover causes the object to cease motion.
Galileo's Revolutionary Ideas
- Galileo Galilei (1564 – 1642): Challenged Aristotle's perspective, asserting an object can maintain constant speed in a straight line without continuous force, barring external factors.
Sir Isaac Newton's Legacy
- Sir Isaac Newton (1643 – 1727): Synthesized the ideas of his predecessors, formulating the three fundamental laws of motion, which laid the groundwork for classical mechanics.
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