Practice Historical Context Of Motion Studies (1) - Forces & Motion - IB 8 Physics
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Historical Context of Motion Studies

Practice - Historical Context of Motion Studies

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What did Aristotle believe was necessary for an object to maintain its motion?

💡 Hint: Think about how Aristotle viewed rest and motion.

Question 2 Easy

Who conducted experiments that changed the understanding of motion?

💡 Hint: His work involved inclined planes.

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Question 1

What does Aristotle's theory suggest about moving objects?

They need no force to move
They need a continuous force to stay in motion
They stop moving spontaneously

💡 Hint: Think about how he views motion and rest.

Question 2

True or False: Galileo's experiments proved that objects will stop moving without an external force.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of friction in movement.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a scenario where an object is thrown upward. Explain how both Aristotle's and Galileo’s principles would interpret the object's behavior at its peak.

💡 Hint: Think about how both perspectives differ concerning upward motion.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an experiment to demonstrate Newton's First Law in the classroom. What materials would you use and what would you expect to observe?

💡 Hint: Consider how forces interact with motion in real-life situations.

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