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'''Isaac Newton''' ([[1642]]-[[1727]]) was an [[English]] physicist and mathematician. One of his most famous accomplishments was formulating the theory of [[gravity]]. | '''Isaac Newton''' ([[1642]]-[[1727]]) was an [[English]] physicist and mathematician. One of his most famous accomplishments was formulating the theory of [[gravity]]. [[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]] once claimed that he sat in Newton's tree dropping apples onto his head, then explained gravity to him over dinner. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Pirate Planet]]'') | ||
He is also known for his quote: | He is also known for his quote: | ||
:"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. | :"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. | ||
This quote lead [[Romana II|Romana]] to believe that Newton invented punting. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]'') | This quote lead [[Romana II|Romana]] to believe that Newton invented punting. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]'') | ||
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[[Category:Real people|Newton]] | [[Category:Real people|Newton]] | ||