CLEP Western Civ I

Category - Early Modern Europe

According to legend, which scientific mind, philosopher, and mathematician described universal gravitation after an apple fell on top of his head as he was sitting along the River Cam by Trinity Library?
  1. Sir Isaac Newton
  2. Gottfried Leibniz
  3. Sir Francis Bacon
  4. Baruch Spinoza
  5. Albert Einstein
Explanation
Answer: A - Sir Isaac Newton formulated the theory of universal gravitation, the three laws of motion, and subsequently invented calculus around the same time as Leibniz. He was a premier theologian, mathematician, philosopher, and astronomer of his time. While the whole apple part is legendary, he actually discovered the theory of universal gravitation by observing and applying Kepler’s observations and theories on the movements of the planets.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz