Principles of Cartesian Philosophy by Baruch Spinoza

Author:Baruch Spinoza [Spinoza, Baruch]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Philosophical Library/Open Road
Published: 2013-11-12T00:00:00+00:00

COROLLARY

Hence it follows that the faster a body moves, the more momentum it has to continue moving along the line that it traverses; and on the other hand, the more slowly it moves, the less momentum it has.

SCHOLIUM

To prevent confusion among readers between the power of direction and the power of motion, it seemed fitting to add a few remarks explaining the distinction between the power of direction and the power of motion. If then equal bodies A and C are conceived, moving with equal speed in a direct line toward each other, these two bodies (by Proposition 24, Part II) will be deflected in opposite directions, while retaining their own motion intact. But if body C is in B, and moves obliquely toward A, it is clear that it is now less determined to move along line BD, or CA. Therefore, although it has motion equal

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