4.1 - ARISTOTLE’S FALLACY
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What does inertia mean?
💡 Hint: Think about how things move once they are in motion.
Describe Aristotle's fallacy.
💡 Hint: Consider how common experiences can sometimes lead to misconceptions about physics.
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What is Aristotle's view regarding motion?
💡 Hint: Think about the connections he makes between force and motion.
True or False: Inertia implies that a force must continuously act on an object for it to move.
💡 Hint: Recall Galileo's contributions to the concept.
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Explain how Aristotle's fallacy could impact real-world applications, such as design in vehicles.
💡 Hint: Consider how friction affects acceleration and deceleration.
Argue whether Aristotle's view could be considered valid under very different environmental conditions, such as in space.
💡 Hint: Think about how different environments affect physical principles.
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