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Aristotelian Physics in South Carolina
Here's a question to measure Physical Science, Standard 8.IV.A.1.C for eighth graders in South Carolina.

Aristotle thought that a moving object would stop because its natural state was to be at rest. Newton thought that friction is a force that opposes all motion and eventually stops moving objects.. Suppose you were coasting on a level surface on a bicycle and there was NO friction. What would happen to your speed, according to Aristotle and according to Newton.

A.
Aristotle: slow and stop;
Newton: slow and stop.

B.
Aristotle: maintain speed;
Newton: slow and stop.

C.
Aristotle: maintain speed;
Newton: maintain speed.

D.
Aristotle: slow and stop;
Newton: maintain speed.


Question for the questioners:
If Aristotle stood on his head and whistled Dixie, would Newton maintain speed?


Sample Questions for Strand IV: Physical Science,, Grade 8
South Carolina Statewide Systemic Initiative

http://www.scssi.org/pact/

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