Essays on Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton’s story of how an apple falling from a tree that hit his head inspired him to formulate a theory of gravitation is one that all school children grow up hearing about. Newton is arguably one of the most influential scientific minds having ever lived. He has published books such as Arithmetica Universalis, The Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms, Methods of Fluxions, Opticks, the Queries, and most famously, Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica. He formulated the three laws of gravitation, discovered the generalized binomial theorem, developed infinitesimal calculus (sharing credit with Gottfried Wilhelm Von Leibniz, who developed the theory Continue reading...

Experiment 6

Introduction:
Newton’s laws of motion are very fundamental topic in physics. Motions of a body and force acting on the body to create motion are justified by these laws. In this experiment property of spring is also discussed. Spring is an interesting device which is widely used in daily life. In physics or any experiment related to physics, spring is utilized for its property of storing elastic potential energy.

Objective:

Purpose of this experiment is to be familiar with Newton’s laws of motion.
Theory:
Newton’s second law states that the vector sum of all individual forces acting Continue reading...

Psychology is the study of the mind, behavior and brain scientifically. Psychology brings out varies levels analysis, from to complex social and cultural influences, as well as from the brain to mind. Therefore, psychology is used throughout human life and cannot be exempted in any way. For that reason, psychologists are able to predict the natural behaviors of humans based on their daily activities. In order to study these behaviors, scientists have to come up with ways in which the analyses can be done. This has led to the creation of six scientific thinking principles that have been set Continue reading...

Experiment 2: Motion in one dimension

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Motion of a body in one dimension is basic study in physic and to have knowledge about motion in one dimension it is necessary to be acquainted with two fundamental laws of physics. One of them is Newton’s laws of motion and another is Newton’s law of gravity. There are three laws in Newton’s laws of motion, but in this paper only Newton’s second law of motion has been discussed. If force is applied on a body, the same will move as a result of applied force on the body. The body will remain Continue reading...

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This paper pertains to discussing the Schrodinger equation along with its historical background. The paper starts with an introduction to quantum mechanics and requirement of Schrodinger equation. The paper highlights the need of Schrodinger equation in light of progresses made in quantum mechanics. The paper also highlights the historical background of the development of Schrodinger equation after which the paper also briefly touches the development of the same through classical means. The paper discusses about the Schrodinger equation while presenting the same for a hydrogen atom. The paper ends with conclusion in which the importance of Schrodinger equation is Continue reading...

Historical changes in belief and thoughts, which changed institutional and social organization between the year 1500 and 1700 and led to the unfolding of Europe; is what is referred to as the scientific revolution. Age of reason is another name which is used to refer enlightenment. In addition, this was a period in America and Europe when mankind transformed into a new age from centuries of ignorance. There were major changes in Europe that’s political, economical, sociology and religiously. Natural laws were discovered, and different theories were introduced and this separated us from foolishness and made us have Continue reading...

Gravity is precisely defined as a pulling force; it pulls objects (matter) towards it. The intensity of force is directly proportional to the quantity of matter, so the things composed of more matter tend to be pulled with greater intensity of force. The mass of any object is the fundamental unit being used to measure the quantity of matter it that object. Therefore, the more heavy and matter in the object is, the higher gravitational pull will it put forth. Earth exerts a pulling force on the objects (Human beings) that move on its surface and as a result Continue reading...

One of the dark secrets of Newton is his deep curiosity and obsession to religion and his devotion to occult. Another revelation shows that Newton has tried to enter pseudoscience which means he settled on beliefs and practices that are mistakenly known as based on scientific method given that before everything, he believes that everything in this world can be subscribed to scientific understanding. According to Walter Lewin, one of the speakers in the video, Isaac Newton is allergic to criticisms even before that is why he decided on keeping his inventions and even the other earthly manners that Continue reading...

Throughout the sixteenth century, numerous scientific revolution had taken place, and they changed the manner in which the political, religious and developmental issues took place up to the eighteenth century. Margret Jacobs gives an insight to this explaining some of the origin of the entire ideology of enlightenment in the western societies. She enables the readers to understand the trajectory of the concept through the argument that there is an importance of having the revival of the academic work of the past through the upheaval and renaissance related to the reformation of the Protestants and the works of science. Continue reading...

1) For much of history, science and technology were one in the same thing. People explored science because they were educated, and learning about the world around them was a commendable endeavor. In discussing the two hundred year tenure of Newton’s Principia, Burke relates the way in which humans pursued science. Science was worth pursuing because it was a way for people to examine their reality. After investigation, scientists were able to make conclusive proclamations about the state of man and nature. The type of information gleaned from scientific inquiry was definitive. Because everything was knowable, science was Continue reading...

1. Integration is a topic within calculus that has been applied in many engineering problems. Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz first developed integration concepts, while working independently, in the 15th century (Goldman and Foresta, 2005 p. 4). Leibniz used integral calculus to work on sequences of functions while Newton used it to find the area under a curve and consequently overlook the use of indivisibles (Goldman and Foresta, 2005 p. 5). A separate, but similar in concept discoveries, lay the foundation for the two part fundamental theorem of calculus.
The first part states that, if f Continue reading...

Isaac Newton by James Gleick

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Isaac Newton is probably one of the most famous scientists of the Renaissance age, and with his discovery of gravity, he definitely entered into the annals of history. Gleick’s book is instructive and quite useful, since it throws new light on this rather mysterious scientific figure. Newton’s early past is also given considerable exposure, and since this has often been overlooked, Gleick’s book is definitely quite useful in this area.

Isaac Newton was born in 1642, his first forays into the world were quite harrowing since he came from an unknown father and his mother Continue reading...

Newton`s contribution to physics

Newton studied all the basic questions of physics and mathematics relevant to his time. Mighty apparatus of Newton`s mechanics, its versatility and ability to explain and describe a wide range of natural phenomena, especially astronomical, had a tremendous impact on many areas of physics and chemistry. “His study and understanding of light, the invention of the reflecting telescope (1668), and his revelation in his Principia of the mathematical ordering of the universe are all represented on his monument in Westminster Abbey” (“Sir Isaac Newton”).
Newton's influence on the further development of physics is enormous. Nowadays all scholars think Continue reading...

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“Xanadu” a thrilling 1980 romantic film written by Richard Christian Danus and Marc Reid Rubel. In its interesting nature, it brings the fantasy that is highlighted in the quality of a filming technology that relatively shows the maturity and quality in the delivering of the plot and thesis statement revolving around the scene.
The film which starts with an inspirational note brings in a strong thesis of love and the associated challenges related to the affair. This is supported by the view that a young man Michael Beck(sonny Malone) falls in love with a dazzling fantasy figure by Continue reading...

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Probably the best Shakespeare play ever written, Othello is full of jealousy and intrigue which focuses on a three way triumvirate of love. The characters are singular creations especially the aptly described ‘Moor of Venice’ who is Othello. However the most singular character is Iago who seems to be ever present in the play and is evil in several ways. Desdemona is also weak and gullible and succumbs to his goading while Othello is also blinded by all sorts of jealousy. This is a case of the classic love triangle where the woman is loved by two men and Continue reading...

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Question 9) What was alchemy? What later subjects did it embrace? What was the philosopher's stone? Compare and contrast the alchemical traditions associated with Jabir ibn Hayyan and al-Razi.
Islamic scholars wanted to utilize their knowledge and to apply philosophy to the material world. "Alchemy was in some ways the precursor to the modern material sciences of pharmacology (iatrochemistry), chemistry, mining and smelting, and parts of physics and engineering, as well as aspects of biology such as the study of fermentation, decay and reproduction. At a basic level, alchemists were trying to identify, classify, and systematically produce useful or Continue reading...

The poem Amazing Grace by John Newton happens to be one of the most famous poems ever known in the world. It is recited in many forms one of it being in song. Amazingly many people know it as a song and not as a poem. Apparently it is sung or recited in religious circles thereby playing a very important role in worship and therefore has affected the lives of very many people. The poem itself is very interesting and engaging when it is looked at from the literary point of view as the elements that make it amazing Continue reading...

Our modern thoughts on science were brought about by what is known ad the scientific revolution. It transformed the fields of all the sciences including, mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology, medicine, and chemistry. Many believe this period in time began during the renaissance in Europe and continued on through the 18th century. Two main figures in the scientific revolution were Sir Issac Newton, who was an English physicist and mathematician, and Galileo Galilei an Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher.
Galileo Galilei was born in 1564 and was an Italian mathematician and physicist. His work included the construction of a Continue reading...

The discovery of calculus, which is a branch within mathematics, is attributed to both Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz. Both Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz made independent contributions towards the development of the foundations of calculus. Instrumental and significant contributions were done by both Newton and Leibniz in a bid to ensure that calculus was developed in order to assist in various concepts and applications of mathematics (Kleiner 139). However, it is important to note that the foundations of calculus developed by Newton differed widely from the foundations of calculus that were developed by Leibniz. There is no doubt Continue reading...

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The “uberman” refers to an individual who is deemed to be perfect in all the spheres of his life and one with extraordinary qualities. It is used to refer to someone who is more like a superman. The concept of uberman views an individual as the solution to a certain problem. An individual who is regarded to be an uberman has the ability to bring new meaning into people’s lives and even bring new values into the society. Uberman views an individual to be superior because of their intellectual abilities and their major contributions to the society which Continue reading...

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In this world of science, the theory of relativity has certainly revolutionized the way people use to interpret the world, they are living in. Hence, the theory, E=mc^2, invented by the world’s famous scientist, Albert Einstein, has an important significance not only in physics but also in other domains of life for everyone. Keeping this notion in mind, ‘Harald Fritzsch’ wrote the book “E=mc^2 - An Equation That Changed the World” to bring into limelight the meaning and importance of this theory to the people of non-scientific background. The author creates a fictitious character named Haller Continue reading...

Isaac Newton also called the father of all science has vastly influenced the science world greatly. He came up with theories and advancements in science that have been used since then to solve problems of the modern day science. His discoveries and theories have had an effect on the fields of mathematics, mechanics, optics, astronomy, alchemy, experimental chemistry, and theology.

Mathematics

Newton at a time worked in Cambridge as a mathematics professor. It was when he was at Cambridge that he came up with calculus which was a new mathematics field. Newton came up with infinitesimal calculus to be exact Continue reading...

Application of Interpolation Newton’s Forward Difference formulae

Introduction

f(x0 + ph) = Ep f (x0 ) = (1+ Δ)p f (x )
= [ 1+pΔ+p p-1 Δ2 / 2! + p (p-1)(p -2) Δ3/ 3! +.]+ f (x0)
f(x0 + ph) = f(x0)+ pΔ f(x0) + f (x0) p p-1 Δ2 / 2! + f (x0) p (p-1)(p -2) Δ3/ 3! + .. +Δ f(x0) p p-1p-n+1/ n!+ Error
The above equation is called Interpolation Newton’s forward difference formula it can also be referred to as Newton-Gregory forward difference interpolation formula. (Buchanan 2012)

Abstract

The data to be analyzed is to be searched from the web. The type of data to Continue reading...

The SI unit of acceleration is m/s2, or more appropriately, meters per second per second. It is described mathematically as v/t, which is change of velocity over change in time. It describes the rate at which velocity changes over time. On the other hand motion is the change of position of an object with regards to a particular frame of reference. According to Newton, a body’s motion does not change unless a force acts on it. A body can either be at rest, or in motion when an external force acts upon it. Motion may be described as Continue reading...

The case of Newton in the police force presents modern day ethical concerns in the management of the Y generation. This generation of employees are more aggressive, assertive and cognizant of their rights. However, even in light of the new approach adopted by employees, the manager must maintain a balance between the organizational concerns and the employee demands. It is this paper’s contention that Newton is a problem employee. One in as much as one would want to exercise his rights, the right comes with a duty. The employee in his ordinary daily engagements must appreciate rights and Continue reading...

Scientific advancements are generally associated with Europe at a point in history when superstition, fear and absolute devout to religious beliefs got replaced with reasoning and knowledge. Up until a change in people’s view of the world started by the help of the great scientists of history, the whole of Europe and the then discovered world saw its habitation, the Earth, and everything happening in it with the eye of religion, mostly the teachings of the bible, so their values were basically world-denying. Great kings and kingdoms of that age ruled and governed majorly by biblical teachings and Continue reading...

The scientific revolution of the 17th century is strongly associated with the name of a genius scholar Isaak Newton. His contribution to the world’s scientific thought can hardly be overestimated.
Born in 1642 on the Christmas night in Woolsthhorpe, which is situated in Lincolnshire, England, the child was destined to change the world and become the culminating figure in the revolution of scientific knowledge. A genius as he was, Isaak Newton left his legacy in every fundamental area of that time science: mathematics, mechanics, optics and astronomy.
Isaak stepped into this world in the farmer’s family but Continue reading...

In 1905, Einstein determined that the laws of physics apply in the same manner to all non-accelerating observers. He also determined that the speed of light in a vacuum was not dependent on the motion of all observers. Einstein called this, the law of special relativity. This theory introduced a new framework for physics by proposing new concepts of time and space. Einstein argued that the time-space around the earth could not only be distorted but also twisted due to the planet’s rotation (Einstein, 1950). Newton quantified the force between two objects (gravity) by his three laws of Continue reading...

The three Newton Law’s of motion gives an explanation on how a rocket operates. The first Newton’s Law of Motion gives a description of how an object moves when it is at rest. An object at rest continues at stationary spot unless an external force acts on it. Once the object moves, it will continue in that state of motion unless stopped by another object. Newton’s principle applies to rocket movement because a moving requires no thrusting force to keep it moving in a given direction at the same constant speed. Once a rocket is in Continue reading...

Lab Report on Newton’s Second Law: Constant Force

The goal of this experiment was to take a practical approach to studying Newton’s Second Law and understanding the relationship between acceleration, force, and mass. In event, we confirmed this law that states: the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on the object and inversely proportional to the object’s mass (Loyd 101).

Description of experiment

In this experiment, we confirmed Newton’s Second Law by performing two related activities in which we measured the acceleration of system under the following circumstances:
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Newton’s First Law is the Law of Inertia. F = m * a F = force, m = mass, a = acceleration

An object will stay at rest (not moving) until some force is applied. An object in motion will stay in motion until some force is applied.
Games that have to do with balls or any kind of spheres are one example. If you are playing marbles the marbles do not move until they are hit by one of the other marbles or if a person pushes one of them or picks it up.
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Problem Statement - What are the accelerations produced by varying forces on a given mass?
Hypothesis - If the force on a cart with a constant mass is decreased, then the acceleration will be greater

In this experiment Newton’s second law of linear motion was being investigated. A cart was connected by a ticker tape and a ticker timer used to get the velocity and time. The hypothesis was that a decrease of the force on a cart with a constant mass results in greater acceleration. This is because removal of certain masses results in an equivalent resultant force, hence more resultant force causes more acceleration (Goswami 43).

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Calculus is a section in mathematics that can also be referred to as infinitesimal calculus that is mainly focused on integrals, infinite series functions and limits. Most of the ideas and notions in the history of calculus were invented by various mathematicians in the seventeenth century. These ideas were closely related hence summarized together to ensure that the current calculus is simple to integrate and calculate. However, much credit is attributed to Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz whose ideas although different but were essential in developing diverse functions in calculus (Stewart 112).

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Isaac Newton was an English scientist who not only studied but made stupendous discoveries in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. However, he is also a well-known astronomer, natural philosopher and theologian.
Sir Isaac Newton was born in three months after the death of his father and when his mother remarried he moved to his grandparents. These were the people that raised him from his youth. On reaching the proper age, Newton attended Cambridge University where he stayed until the plague hit. Even though he called his age of the time of the plague "the prime of my age for invention", Continue reading...

The modern scientific method dates all the way back to the days of Isaac Newton who, ironically, only went to university because his parents thought he was too poor of a farmer to make anything of himself – so they sent him to read theology (Weisstein, 2011). The climate of research and inquiry produced one of the most transformational minds in all of the history of science. In addition to his laws of motion, he also developed the basis of a scientific method that still guides research and experimentation done in the present day.

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I. Introduction
In this research paper, the relationship between science and religion is examined in terms of the potential for a harmonious coexistence. This is an old debate and currently it is a vitally significant one. The view of science and religion as warring enemies has historic roots. The Catholic Inquisition was known to persecute and execute people considered heretics because of their belief in science and scientific things. The Church found science as an explanation offensive. Galileo Galilei is one of the most well known of the victims of the Inquisition. He was imprisoned and forced to do Continue reading...

One of the generally established positions considering the scientific revolution of the XVII century is that the European science (primarily related to the classical natural sciences) originated from it. It is interesting that it emerged at once in the interrelation of all components: theoretical knowledge, its rationale and mathematical description, experimental testing, social structure with network of scientific communication and public application. Among the phrases that can best show the way of thinking that started acting at that time, there is one William Gilbert wrote in his Preface: “LIFE is a Chemical Process: In that of every Individual there has been some new material thrown in, or a new mode has been adopted, of conducting the process; the result is always interesting; for the subject of the experiment is Man” (Gilbert 1).

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The Black Panther Partywas an American black revolutionary movement formed in 1966 in Oakland, California. Its founders were Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. The group was originally named Black Panther Party for Self-Defense.The Black Panther Party patrolled black ghettoes with loaded firearms and protected its residents from police harassment and brutality.The group, later, evolved into a revolutionary group pressing for black Americans equality andnon-exploitative environment.In 1967, the Party gained a reputation through its large membership reaching up to 2000 members. Like in a collective identity, the group was a forum through which they could articulate their needs. The party Continue reading...

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Atoms have become an important study item not only in the scientific field, but also in the overall study field. Atoms have a basic meaning as being a unit of any chemical element. This is only but a basic understanding of what an atom is. Atoms have a history from which it got its basic definition dating back to the Greek period. Early Greek ideas about atoms were diverse based on what the perception and mentality was. The understanding of atoms in the ancient Greek empire was more of a philosophical than scientific. The basic thought during the ancient Continue reading...

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Physics remains a very useful field in the modern technological lives. Without physics, there would be very little understanding of how things work. Physics creates an understanding of the functioning mechanisms of the world and the different elements through such topics as kinetic energy, laws of motion, laws of gravity, mass, etc. Almost every aspect of people’s lives revolves around physics. Consequently, without physics, there wouldn’t be development such as lighting from electricity sources, motor-vehicles, electricity and so on. Physics is, therefore, an arm of science that involves the study of matter characteristics, energy and Continue reading...