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[–] ViatorOmnium@piefed.social 69 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The prevailing theory in Europe at time was still Aristotle’s idea that a force was necessary for objects to remain in motion. The theories on how an arrow or any other thrown object remained in motion involved an impromptu Rube Goldberg contraption involving the object and the atmosphere.

[–] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 14 points 1 day ago

a force was necessary for objects to remain in motion.

Pretty much every science fiction film too. With very few notable exceptions.