Classical Physics Compare/Contrast Paper

Competency

Explore the physical principles of classical physics.

Instructions

In
a two-page paper, identify the classical physics principles contained
within the following scenario. Explain how these principals connect to
work done by Galileo or Newton. Finally, consider the different fields
in which Galileo and Newton did research, and give an example of one of
these fields in use in your life. For instance, Newton developed the
field of optics. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you are using
Newton’s physical optics theories every day. Aside from glasses or
contacts, how do the theories of Newton or Galileo affect you in your
daily life?

Scenario

Mandy took a trip to
Rome, Italy. She gazed out over the open ocean 20,000 feet below as her
airplane began its descent to her final destination. She could watch the
Sun setting in the west. Over the Eastern horizon peeked a full moon,
just rising, displaying its cratered face. As the plane neared the
ground, Mandy could not help but think that she was in a giant metal
object hurtling through the sky. Without the specific shape of its
wings, the plane would fall to the ground no differently than a large
metal projectile.