Newton 2

Question 1

1. Objects remain in an unchanged state unless acted upon by an external cause
2. An object that moves tends to move in a straight line

Answer 1

Descarte’s Two Laws of Nature

Question 2

Objects move in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force

Answer 2

Inertia

Question 3

non-inertial motion

Answer 3

Acceleration

Question 4

a container within which all matter can be found but; exists independently of anything within it & not simply a relation between objects

Answer 4

Absolute Space

Question 5

Not a material substance because it doesn’t act on anything.

Not a property substance because it doesn’t act on anything

Answer 5

Space

Question 6

1. Continuous & Infinitely Divisible
2. Infinite in all directions
3. It’s parts do not move
4. A precondition for the existence of matter (matter must have extension)
5. Empty between material bodies
6. Eternal & Immutable

Answer 6

Nature of Absolute Space (Substantivalism)

Question 7

determined by its change of place in absolute space, the rate of change is absolute too.

Answer 7

True Motion

Question 8

undetectable by the senses, neither an object nor property of an object, no casual influence, abstract.

Answer 8

Critique of Absolute Space

Question 9

matter moves due to contact with other matter, governed by mechanical laws

Answer 9

Descartes’ Belief about Motion