Inertial force: deepening the debate

Authors

  • João Paulo Martins de Castro Chaib Universidade Católica de Brasília
  • Matheus da Costa Aguiar Universidade Católica de Brasília

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-7941.2016v33n1p142

Abstract

The axioms of the classical mechanics presented in most textbooks are shown as the summary of the basics of Newton’s laws. However, they are not enunciated as originally conceived, and this change of words adapts the originals concepts causing a mix of ideas. In view of this scenario, this work has the intent to deepen the debate of the reality of the inertial force, by seeking for the concept of vis insita, that Newton conceived, and by analyzing the inertial phenomena shown in the experiments which we developed.

Author Biographies

João Paulo Martins de Castro Chaib, Universidade Católica de Brasília

Professor do curso de Licenciatura em Física na Universidade Católica de Brasília. Trabalha com história e filosofia da Ciência.

Matheus da Costa Aguiar, Universidade Católica de Brasília

Published

2016-04-25

How to Cite

Chaib, J. P. M. de C., & Aguiar, M. da C. (2016). Inertial force: deepening the debate. Caderno Brasileiro De Ensino De Física, 33(1), 142–161. https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-7941.2016v33n1p142

Issue

Section

História e Filosofia da Ciência