Explore: Newton Theory

in place of mass and a different constant. Newton's law was later superseded by Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity, but the universality

precursor to the modern wind tunnel. Newton built the first reflecting telescope and developed a sophisticated theory of colour based on the observation

aspect of Newton's theory of gravity was the unification of Earth-bound observations of acceleration with celestial mechanics. In his book, Newton described

Newton–Cartan theory (or geometrized Newtonian gravitation) is a geometrical re-formulation, as well as a generalization, of Newtonian gravity first introduced

time period. Isaac Newton laid the foundations for this theory through his work in optics. This early conception of the particle theory of light was an early

Revolution—culminating in the formulation of Newton's law of gravity. This was superseded by Albert Einstein's theory of relativity in the early 20th century

impetus to develop his own theory of colour. and by 1793 Goethe had formulated his arguments against Newton in the essay "Über Newtons Hypothese der diversen

inspired by an apple falling from the tree. Newton himself told the story that he was inspired to formulate his theory of gravitation by watching the fall of

Mathematica, in 1685. Sir Isaac Newton is known for many scientific findings. These discoveries include the laws of motion, the theory of gravity, and basic calculus

residence in London, Isaac Newton had made the acquaintance of John Locke. Locke had taken a very great interest in the new theories of the Principia. He was