Newton's book : Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy
Isaac Newton was an English
physicist and mathematician,
and the greatest scientist of his
era.
Before Newton's time, no
one could satisfactorily explain
why objects always fell downwards, what caused the tides, or
how planets remained in their orbits.
Newton came up with numerous theories and contributed
ideas to many different fields including physics, mathematics and
philosophy.
In 1687, with the support of his friend the astronomer
Edmond Halley, Newton published his single greatest work,
'Mathematical Principles of Natural
Philosophy'.
This showed how a
universal force, gravity, applied to
all objects in all parts of the universe.
He also described the three
laws of motion. These concepts laid
the foundation for modern physics,
and remained at the forefront of
science for centuries after.
physicist and mathematician,
and the greatest scientist of his
era.
Before Newton's time, no
one could satisfactorily explain
why objects always fell downwards, what caused the tides, or
how planets remained in their orbits.
Newton came up with numerous theories and contributed
ideas to many different fields including physics, mathematics and
philosophy.
In 1687, with the support of his friend the astronomer
Edmond Halley, Newton published his single greatest work,
'Mathematical Principles of Natural
Philosophy'.
This showed how a
universal force, gravity, applied to
all objects in all parts of the universe.
He also described the three
laws of motion. These concepts laid
the foundation for modern physics,
and remained at the forefront of
science for centuries after.
