4.3.1 - Ideas on Motion in Ancient Indian Science
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What does 'nodan' signify in terms of motion?
💡 Hint: Think about the force that would keep an object moving.
Define 'vega' in the context of motion.
💡 Hint: Consider which concept means something stays moving straight.
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What does 'vega' mean in ancient Indian physics?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the tendency of objects to resist changes.
True or False: 'Abhighat' describes the force needed to keep an object in motion.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during collisions.
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Discuss the implications of Bhaskara's instantaneous motion in the framework of differential physics.
💡 Hint: Think about instantaneous changes and their calculations.
Analyze how ancient Indian concepts of motion could have influenced modern scientific thought.
💡 Hint: Consider how historical ideas shaped current scientific paradigms.
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