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Aristotle beleived that motion involved a change from potentiality to actuality. He proposed that the speed at which two identically shaped objects sink or fall is directly proportional to their weights and inversely proportional to the density of the medium through which they move.

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Why was Aristotles theory incorrect?

Aristotle's theory of physics was based on incorrect assumptions, such as the idea of natural motion and the geocentric model of the universe. His theory was also limited by the lack of empirical evidence and the constraints of technology available during his time. Ultimately, the advancements in science and technology over the centuries have disproved many of his ideas.


What did Aristotle's atomic theory state?

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When was Motion Theory created?

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What are aristotles types of motion?

Aristotle categorized motion into natural motion and violent motion. Natural motion occurs without external force, such as an apple falling down due to gravity. Violent motion is caused by an external force, like pushing a rock.


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Can rest and motion be absolute but how and in which theory?

No, they can't. But they are in Isaac Newton's classic theory of motion.


Why did aristotles geocentric theary fail match the expected predictions?

Aristotle's geocentric theory failed to accurately predict celestial phenomena because it relied on incorrect assumptions about the motion of celestial bodies. Aristotle believed that celestial objects moved in perfect circular orbits around Earth, which did not match the observed motions of planets and stars. Additionally, his theory was unable to explain retrograde motion, where planets appear to move backwards in the sky.


Was retrograde motion a theory?

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What was aristotles view on motion?

Aristotle believed that all motion required a mover and that natural motion was caused by inherent tendencies in objects to seek their natural place. He distinguished between natural motion (up and down) and violent motion (forced movement). Aristotle also argued that an object's speed of motion was proportional to the force acting upon it.


What is the theory pertaining to the motion of molecules of gases?

Kinetic Theory.


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It is a law because it is proven that motion exists and does occur in the universe. However it is still considered a theory in the case of which ways motion may be achieved.


How does the kinetic theory of the matter relate to heat transfer?

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