Chapter 3, Problem 102A

To determine

The Galileo’s contribution in physics.

Answer to Problem 102A

The contribution of the Galileo in the physics is theories of the free fall and friction.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Galileo was a physicist who propagated the various theories for the study of motion. Some of the theories are free fall of the object, motion of the object on rough surface etc.

The Galileo’s experiment describes the motion of the object during the free all and the motion of the object on a rough surface. The free fall experiment becomes the basis for the analysis of the projectile motion. The motion on the rough surface gives the theory of the friction.

Conclusion:

Thus, the theories given by Galileo are very important for the study of the motion of the objects and his contribution in the physics is very important.