Isaac Newton's Life and Achievements

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When was Isaac Newton born?
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Isaac Newton was born on January 4, 1643.
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At which university did Isaac Newton study?
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Isaac Newton studied at the University of Cambridge.
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What major position did Newton hold at the Royal Mint?
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Isaac Newton served as the Warden and later as Master of the Royal Mint.
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What is the title of Newton's book that laid the foundation for classical mechanics?
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The book is titled 'Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica,' commonly known as the 'Principia.'
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Which force did Newton describe with his law of universal gravitation?
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Newton described gravity, the force that attracts two bodies to one another.
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What is the significance of Newton's work in developing calculus?
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Isaac Newton, independently from Leibniz, developed calculus, fundamentally changing mathematics and science.
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What is one of Newton's most famous discoveries in optics?
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Newton discovered that white light is composed of a spectrum of colors.
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During which historical period did Newton make most of his discoveries?
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Isaac Newton made most of his discoveries during the Scientific Revolution.
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What object is famously linked to Newton's discovery of gravity?
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An apple falling from a tree is famously linked to Newton's inspiration for his theory of gravity.
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What scientific society did Isaac Newton become a member and later president of?
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Isaac Newton was a member and later the president of the Royal Society.
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What are 'Newton's Laws of Motion'?
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Newton's Laws of Motion refer to three physical laws laying the foundation for classical mechanics.
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What mathematical tool did Newton invent that greatly impacted physics and engineering?
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Newton invented the reflecting telescope.
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What is Newton's Principia often considered in scientific history?
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The Principia is often considered one of the most important works in the history of science.
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What field did Newton's work in gravitation and motion particularly advance?
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Newton's work advanced the field of physics, particularly celestial mechanics.
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What is Newton's third law of motion?
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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
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