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... gravity natural to the body . Where these causes of destruction do not exist , the impetus remains perpetually the same , as in the case of a millstone exactly centred and not rubbing on its axis ; once set in motion it will turn ...
... gravity natural to the body . Where these causes of destruction do not exist , the impetus remains perpetually the same , as in the case of a millstone exactly centred and not rubbing on its axis ; once set in motion it will turn ...
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... gravity is defined as that which continuously increases the impetus of the body on which it acts . It must be imagined that a heavy body acquires from its primary mover , namely from its gravity , not merely motion , but also , with ...
... gravity is defined as that which continuously increases the impetus of the body on which it acts . It must be imagined that a heavy body acquires from its primary mover , namely from its gravity , not merely motion , but also , with ...
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... gravity . Just as Newton's second law of motion follows from his first law , so Buridan's con- ception of gravity as a force whose effect is to change the momen- tum of the body on which it acts follows as a consequence of his ...
... gravity . Just as Newton's second law of motion follows from his first law , so Buridan's con- ception of gravity as a force whose effect is to change the momen- tum of the body on which it acts follows as a consequence of his ...
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