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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]]. | ||
He is also known for his | 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." | ||
Revision as of 01:51, 23 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 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)
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)
