MCQ practice · SSC Physics Board questions · Chapter 2: Motion
The laws of falling bodies were given by-
Think it through first, then pick an option.
- a Galileo
- b Newton
- c Einstein
- d Copernicus
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: a Galileo
The book says Galileo worked out three laws by watching falling bodies.
Why the other options are wrong
- b Newton: Newton gave laws of motion, but the three laws of falling bodies are Galileo's in the book.
- c Einstein: Einstein is known for the theory of relativity, not for the laws of falling bodies.
- d Copernicus: Copernicus is known for the sun-centred model, not for the laws of falling bodies.
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