Aristotelian and Galilean conceptions of Motion

An object falls because of gravity

• Aristotle

• Galileo

All objects will eventually stop and stay in their natural position

• Aristotle

• Galileo

Stone will stay at the bottom of the water.

• Aristotle

• Galileo

Fire’s natural position is at the bottom of the air.

• Aristotle

• Galileo

A projectile follows a complete parabolic path.

• Aristotle

• Galileo

Heavy objects fall faster than light objects

• Aristotle

• Galileo

Natural motion occurs when an object moves and returns to its natural state based on its composition

• Aristotle

• Galileo

A projectile follows a compound motion.

• Aristotle

• Galileo

A lighter object falls slower than a heavier object because of fluid resistance

• Aristotle

• Galileo

The projectile has a vertical and horizontal component of motion.

• Aristotle

• Galileo