Abstract

ALVAREZ GARCIA, J.L.. El fenómeno de la caída de los cuerpos. Rev. mex. fís. E [online]. 2012, vol.58, n.1, pp.36-40. ISSN 1870-3542.

In this paper a history on the analysis made about the bodies fall phenomenon is presented, since the first studies realized by Aristotle until the free fall law by Galileo. Also are considerate the criticism made by specialists to the explanations given by the Greek philosopher and the theories that were proposed by them as alternatives at Aristotelians ones. The works made by medieval scholars and Galileo's predecessors about this phenomenon also are presented. The influence of Arquimedes on the Galileo's work is emphasized. The fundamental notions of space, time and movement that underlying in the respective theories are analyzed. Finally, the image of Galileo Galilei leaving fall heavy bodies from the top of Incline Tower and his connotation in the development of scientific ideas are presented, although that strictly speaking such image to be a myth.

Keywords : Body falls; Aristotle; medieval scholars; Arquimedes; Galileo; free fall law.

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