Galileo and the Equations of Motion

by Dino Boccaletti

No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition

Book Overview

Part I The Theories on the Motion of Bodies in the Classical Antiquity.- Kinematics among the Greeks.- Dynamics in the Opinion of Aristotle and his Continuators.- The Theories of Motion in the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance.- The first substantial Criticisms to Aristotelian Mechanics - Philoponus and Avempace.- The medieval Kinematics.- Part II A brief Chronology of Galileo's Life.- The young Galileo and the De Motu.- The Inertia Principle.-The Law of Fall and the Motion of Projectiles.- The Principle of Relativity.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:3319367900

ISBN13:9783319367903

Release Date:August 2016

Publisher:Springer

Length:175 Pages

Weight:0.61 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ^® and the ThriftBooks ^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

Galileo and the Equations of Motion

Select Format

Select Condition

Recommended

Book Overview

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us