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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]]. [[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]] claimed that he sat in Newton's tree dropping apples onto his head, then explained gravity to him over dinner. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Pirate Planet]]'') | '''Isaac Newton''' ([[1642]]-[[1727]]) was an [[English]] physicist and mathematician. One of his most famous accomplishments was formulating the theory of [[gravity]]. | ||
He is also known for his guote: | |||
:"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]]'') | |||
[[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]]'') | |||
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Revision as of 20:47, 22 October 2007
Isaac Newton (1642-1727) was an English physicist and mathematician. One of his most famous accomplishments was formulating the theory of gravity.
He is also known for his guote:
- "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."
This quote lead Romana to believe that Newton invented punting. (DW: The Five Doctors)
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)
