Quiz on Aristotelian and Galilean Concepts of Motion

What did Galileo discover about the rate of fall of objects?

• The rate of fall depends on the shape of the object.

• All objects fall at the same rate regardless of mass.

• He believed heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones.

• Objects fall faster in a vacuum.

According to Aristotle, what is required to maintain horizontal motion?

• A constant upward force.

• Gravity alone is sufficient.

• A push or pull force.

• No force is needed.

How did Galileo describe projectile motion?

• As a straight line until it hits the ground.

• As a combination of horizontal and vertical motion.

• As a circular path.

• As dependent solely on the weight of the object.

What is Aristotle's view on vertical motion?

• It is always horizontal.

• It is natural motion that returns to its original state.

• It is independent of the object's material.

• It requires constant force to maintain.

What did Galileo use to quantify motion?

• Visual observations only.

• Theories of natural motion.

• Measurements of time and distance.

• Philosophical concepts.