KnowraTheory of impetusLinked fromLinked fromThe 6 pages that link to Theory of impetus, each with the reason it gives.All 6Broader topic 3Related 2Compared with 1Jean BuridanBroader topic: Buridan’s distinctive physics developed this explanation of continuing motion.John PhiloponusBroader topic: Philoponus argued that a projectile receives an impressed motive force rather than moving through surrounding air.Naïve physicsBroader topic: It captures a common mistaken alternative to inertia in naïve reasoning about motion.