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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 | This quote led [[Romana II|Romana]] to believe that Newton invented punting. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]'') | ||
. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]'') | |||
When [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]] and [[Nyssa]] were arrested for forgery, Isaac Newton drew a series of interesting conclusions from a series of well-worn coins that the Doctor accidentally passed. ([[BFA]]: ''[[Circular Time]]'') | |||
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Revision as of 02:24, 5 October 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 led Romana to believe that Newton invented punting. (DW: The Five Doctors)
When the Doctor and Nyssa were arrested for forgery, Isaac Newton drew a series of interesting conclusions from a series of well-worn coins that the Doctor accidentally passed. (BFA: Circular Time)
