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Galileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei has been identified as one of the most significant scientists in history. Learn about his scientific endeavors and his fascinating life, and how he impacted science.

Galileo Galilei - Biographical Profile

Galileo Galilei is considered by many to be the father of experimental science. His work laid the foundation for modern physics by defining physical properties in coherent mathematical terms, and establishing principles which Newton would later use to create a coherent theoretical framework for classical physics.

One-Dimensional Kinematics - Motion Along a Straight Line

Learn the necessary equations and relationship to analyze one-dimensional motion, such as a car driving on a flat road or a free-falling body, especially in the case of a constant acceleration

Two-Dimensional Kinematics - Motion in a Plane

The equations necessary to analyze motion in a two-dimensional plane.

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