For the elements have the property of moving back to their place in a straight line, but they have no properties which would cause them to remain where they are, or to move other-wise than in a straight line, These rectilinear motions of these four elements when returning to their original place are are of two kinds, either centrifugal, vziz.>the motion of the air and the fire; or centripedal, viz.> the motion of the earth, and the water; and when the elements have reached their original place, they remain at rest. Maimonides
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The four elements are Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. According to Aristotle, the circular motions of these four elements are due to the natural tendency of all bodies to return to their original positions after being moved. We know that all bodies tend to move in a straight line unless some force is acting upon them. For example, when we throw a ball into the air, it will continue moving in a straight line until it hits the ground.

The natural motion of an object is to go in a straight line unless something acts on it. For example, if we toss a ball into the air and then drop it before its motion has had time to stop, it will continue moving in a straight line toward the ground because of its natural tendency.

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