Chapter 2, Problem 1RCQ

What were Aristotle’s two main classifications of motion?

To determine

Introduction:

The action of changing location or position is called motion. The changes in direction and speed are the most common aspect of motion. According to Aristotle view, the motion is caused by the external forces.

Answer to Problem 1RCQ

Solution:

According to Aristotle, there are two types of motion. One is violent motion and another one is natural motion.

Explanation of Solution

Aristotle categorized motions into two types such as, natural motion and violent motion. Any motion that should be done in naturally like smoke rises into the sky, falling of any objects due to gravity, an object lying at rest on a table, is called natural motion (unforced motion). Objects whose, motions were done by an external force (either pushed or pulled) that is called violent motion (forced motion). Aristotle believed that to maintain an object in motion, an external force must continue to be applied on the object.