Isaac Newton

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Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton (pronounced /ˈaɪzək ˈnjuːtən/) was a renowned English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and author who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists of all time. His work in the field of physics and mathematics has had a profound impact on the scientific community.

Etymology

The name Isaac is of Hebrew origin, meaning "he will laugh". Newton is an old English name that refers to a "new town".

Biography

Isaac Newton was born on 25 December 1642, in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England. He is best known for his laws of motion and universal gravitation, which laid the groundwork for classical physics. Newton's work Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica ("Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy"), first published in 1687, established him as one of the foremost scientists of his time.

Related Terms

  • Physics: The natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through space and time, along with related concepts such as energy and force.
  • Mathematics: A field of study that involves the properties and relationships of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns.
  • Motion: A change in position of an object with respect to its surroundings in a given period of time.
  • Gravitation: A natural phenomenon by which all things with mass or energy—including planets, stars, galaxies, and even light—are brought toward (or gravitate toward) one another.

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