Physics Misconceptions

Physics misconceptions are common misunderstandings about how the natural world works, often stemming from intuition or incomplete knowledge. For example, many believe heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones, when in reality, without air resistance, they fall at the same rate. Others think that a continuous force is needed to keep an object moving, ignoring inertia, which means objects in motion stay in motion unless acted upon by a force. Clarifying these misconceptions helps us better understand fundamental principles like gravity, motion, and energy, and prevents errors in thinking about real-world phenomena.