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Boeha, Beno B. – Physics Education, 1990
Described are the results of interviews of students regarding the concepts of "forced" and "natural" motion. Aristolean-like beliefs have been found to persist in students even though these views differ from orthodox physics views. (KR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Force, Foreign Countries