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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]] | ||
Revision as of 20:51, 7 April 2008
Isaac Newton (1642-1727) was an English physicist and mathematician. One of his most famous accomplishments was formulating the theory of gravity. 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:
- "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
This quote lead Romana to believe that Newton invented punting. (DW: The Five Doctors)
