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Isaac Newton and his Laws of Motion

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Who made groundbreaking contributions to physics, mathematics, and optics in the 17th century?

Isaac Newton

What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

Every object remains at rest or moves at a constant speed in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force.

Who emphasized contact forces and the distinction between natural and forced motion?

Aristotle

What is the concept of Newtonian Synthesis?

The concept asserts that the same simple physical laws apply equally well in both terrestrial and celestial realms. Signup and view all the answers

What major intellectual development of the 17th century unified the laws of motion and gravity?

Newtonian Synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What was Galileo's innovative approach to studying motion?

Geometrical analysis of nature and mathematical descriptions Signup and view all the answers

What was the prevailing view of motion before Galileo challenged it?

Objects in motion followed different rules based on their nature, heavier objects fell faster, and speed of falling was proportional to weight. Signup and view all the answers

How did Galileo's inclined plane experiment contribute to our understanding of motion?

It shattered Aristotelian notions about motion and laid the foundation for modern physics. Signup and view all the answers

What concept did Galileo develop in his experiments using inclined planes?

Acceleration Signup and view all the answers

What did Galileo discover about the speed of a ball rolling down an inclined plane?

The ball increases its speed by the same amount in successive seconds, showing constant acceleration. Signup and view all the answers