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ABSTRACT:
The historical introduction of vis viva begins with early philosophical explorations of motion and energy, particularly in Aristotle’s writings. He examined what causes motion, whether it is real, and how it relates to change. These foundational ideas created a basis for centuries of thought. During the Scientific Revolution, thinkers such as Galileo, Descartes, Huygens, and Leibniz further developed these concepts. Leibniz introduced the term vis viva to describe what we now understand as kinetic energy. He proposed that motion is related to mass and velocity squared, laying the groundwork for modern physics. These early insights evolved into the conservation of energy principle. This review traces the transformation from abstract philosophy to measurable physical principles. By studying the historical introduction of vis viva, we gain insight into how classical mechanics formed. Understanding these early perspectives allows us to appreciate how motion, force, and energy became central to scientific inquiry.
INTRODUCTION:
The historical introduction of vis viva, meaning “living force,” began with Aristotle’s quest to define motion and change. In his work Physics, Aristotle described motion as a transition from potentiality (entelechia) to actuality (energeia). He asked profound questions: What is motion? Why do objects move? Is motion real? These questions set the foundation for later scientific investigation. Aristotle believed that anything capable of causing change must act upon something capable of being changed. Although he lacked mathematical tools, his definitions shaped centuries of debate. It was not until the 16th and 17th centuries that philosophers like Galileo and scientists such as Leibniz redefined motion with mathematics and experimentation. Leibniz’s term vis viva represented a major leap in understanding the relationship between mass, velocity, and energy. This article explores how ideas of motion developed from ancient speculation to modern mechanics. The historical introduction of vis viva provides a rich backdrop for the evolution of physics.