Question

"The uniform motion is possible when no frictional forces oppose" is the concept of

• A. The Greek thinker Aristotle
• B. The Scientist Newton
• C. The Scientist Copernicus
• D. The Scientist Galileo

Hint:

Recall the historical development of the laws of motion. Remember Galileo's experiments with inclined planes and his insights into the nature of motion in the absence of opposing forces. Contrast this with Aristotle's views on motion and Newton's formalization of the laws of motion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The concept that uniform motion is possible when no frictional forces oppose is closely related to the law of inertia.
While Isaac Newton formalized the law of inertia as his first law of motion, the groundwork for this concept was laid by Galileo Galilei.
Galileo's experiments with inclined planes led him to conclude that an object in motion would continue in motion with constant velocity unless acted upon by a force, such as friction.
Aristotle, in contrast, believed that a force was always necessary to maintain motion.
Newton built upon Galileo's ideas to formulate his laws of motion.
Copernicus is known for his heliocentric model of the solar system.
Therefore, the concept that uniform motion is possible when no frictional forces oppose is attributed to Galileo.