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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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