Mechanica sive De Motu
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Mechanica sive De Motu is a 17th-century treatise on mechanics and motion that helped formalize mathematical approaches to physical dynamics.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| De motu impresso a motore translato | 1 |
| Mechanica sive De Motu canonical | 1 |
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
17th-century work
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scientific treatise ⓘ work on mechanics ⓘ |
| addresses | foundations of mechanical science ⓘ |
| aim |
to express physical principles in mathematical form
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to provide a systematic treatment of motion ⓘ |
| contribution |
applied mathematical methods to the study of motion
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helped formalize mathematical approaches to physical dynamics ⓘ |
| field |
classical mechanics
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physics ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
dynamics of moving bodies
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laws of motion ⓘ mathematical description of motion ⓘ |
| genre | scientific literature ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn |
development of mathematical physics
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formalization of dynamics ⓘ |
| historicalContext | early modern scientific revolution ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
mathematicians
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natural philosophers ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
mechanics
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motion ⓘ |
| period | 17th century ⓘ |
| relatedTo | early formulations of classical mechanics ⓘ |
| topic |
dynamics
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forces and their effects on motion ⓘ kinematics ⓘ |
| typeOfWork | theoretical treatise ⓘ |
| uses |
geometrical reasoning
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mathematical analysis ⓘ |
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De motu impresso a motore translato