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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 | This quote lead [[Romana II|Romana]] to believe that Newton invented punting | ||
. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]'') | . ([[DW]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]'') | ||
Revision as of 19:21, 20 June 2008
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:
- "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."
This quote lead Romana to believe that Newton invented punting . (DW: The Five Doctors)
