Re: an interesting letter

[Joseph Bellina <jbellina@saintmarys.edu>]

I may be wrong, but I think this person in a real Aristotlean.  If I read 
him correctly he is wondering what the heavier object falls the same way 
as the lighter object.  Or have I missread him?  

cheers

joe

On Wed, 28 May 1997, 
John E. Gastineau wrote:

> Here's something fun for you all to think about while you're not
> considering entropy. 
>
> While going through some electronic files I came across a scan of a 
> letter that my department (which I've since left) received regarding 
> the nature of freefall. 
>
> I've used it as a discussion device in class--here it is for you to 
> try. 
>
> You can find it here:
>
> www.badgerden.com/~gastineau/letter.htm
>
>
> Have fun. 
>
> JEG
>
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