Speaker
Prof.
MARCOS CESAR DANHONI NEVES
(UEM)
Description
The present paper analyzes Leonardo da Vinci’s studies on the motion of falling bodies, especially one of them in the Codex Arundel. According to Leonardo, bodies fall according to the relationship: “d proportional to (t + t²)/2”. More recent studies mention that Leonardo da Vinci developed a geometry that leads to a gravity acceleration value close to 9.8 m/s², according Gharid, et al (2023). However, geometric calculations based on Leonardo’s observations demonstrate that his theory results in a less accelerated fall, with a value lower (a half) than the currently accepted one.
| Education level | All ages |
|---|---|
| Physics topic | Interdisciplinary topics |
| Research focus | Active learning |
| Research method | Mixed method (qualitative & quantitative) |
| Organizing preference criteria | Physics topic |
Author
Prof.
MARCOS CESAR DANHONI NEVES
(UEM)
Co-author
Prof.
JOSIE AGATHA PARRILHA SILVA
(UEPG)
