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SIR ISaC NEWTON - Mathematician and physicist Formulates gravitational laws
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Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727): Mathematician and Physicist, Formulates Gravitational Laws This evocative image captures the intellectual brilliance and groundbreaking discoveries of Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most influential scientists in history. Depicted here, Newton is shown in deep thought, with an apple falling from a tree in the background, symbolizing the inspiration for his theory of gravitation. Born on January 4, 1642, in Woolsthorpe, England, Newton's genius was revealed early in life. He attended the University of Cambridge's Trinity College, where he developed a deep understanding of mathematics and physics. However, it was during his retirement in 1665, when he was forced to stay home due to an outbreak of the bubonic plague, that he made his most significant discoveries. Newton's work on calculus, a branch of mathematics that deals with rates of change and slopes of curves, laid the groundwork for his scientific achievements. In 1687, he published his magnum opus, "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica" (Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy), which presented his laws of motion and universal gravitation. The apple story goes that, while contemplating the forces at work in the universe, Newton was inspired by the simple fall of an apple from a tree. This observation led him to formulate the law of universal gravitation, which states that every particle in the universe attracts every other particle with a force that is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. Newton's work revolutionized our understanding of the natural world and set the stage for modern physics and mathematics. His legacy continues to inspire scientists and scholars around the world, making him a true icon of human intellectual achievement.
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