Galileo's Idea That a Body in Motion Continues in Motion

question 19

Multiple Choice

Galileo's idea that a body in motion continues in motion unless deflected by an external force is referred to as what principle?

• A)Planetary motion
• B)Gravity
• C)Inertia

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Definitions:

High-Quality Energy

Energy that is concentrated and easily transformed into other forms of energy, such as electricity and gasoline, with a high efficiency rate.

Scientific Hypotheses

Proposed explanations for a phenomenon, based on observation, which can be tested through experimentation or observation.

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the set of premises provided, moving from general principles to specific instances.

Potential Energy

The energy possessed by an object due to its position or configuration, capable of being transformed into kinetic energy.