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Sir Isaac Newton

by Kevin from San Diego

A portrait of Sir Isaac Newton (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3 (Godfrey Kneller))
A portrait of Sir Isaac Newton (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3 (Godfrey Kneller))
Sir Isaac Newton was one of the most inspirational and influential contributors of science of all time. His work was ahead of it's time, and revolutionized how physics and mathematics were used back then, and even today. He is heroic for his achievements in physics, astronomy, and mathematics. He had many accomplishments which occurred about 350 years ago. Sir Isaac Newton was an English physicist, astronomer, and mathematician. He was born on January 4, in 1643 in the United Kingdom. He is known to be one of the most influential people in science history. He created principals based on his invention of calculus and discoveries and gravitation. All heroes must possess a driving force to create a change, and devotion to achieve those changes. As for Isaac Newton, he revolutionized the way the universe was perceived mathematically. He worked diligently which payed off when he contributed much needed information and mathematics to scientists that helped our understanding of the universe and its interactions. Sir Isaac Newton possesses major contributions and influential achievements and therefore is a hero.
The title page of Newtons book. (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thu (Sir Isaac Newton))
The title page of Newtons book. (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thu (Sir Isaac Newton))
Sir Isaac is a hero because he contributed important research to the scientific community. He contributed lots,thanks to his research and development of physics and psychological principals. "Newton formulated the classical theories of mechanics and optics and invented calculus years before Leibniz."(Weisstein) He created a new branch of mathematics, calculus. We still learn and use calculus today in science and engineering. This makes him a hero for creating something used today. He was also known for being ahead of his time, being much better than the rest. His research still amazes modern scientists. His hard work payed off for him and the scientific community when he started to create basic principles that helped lots of people discover more. "In the Principia Newton demonstrated for the first time that celestial bodies follow the laws of dynamics and, formulating the law of universal gravitation, gave mathematical solutions to most of the problems concerning motion"(Gale). His books and work he made had a big influence on how we recognize physics. Finding his recognition is as easy as looking into today's modern physics equations and concepts. His work in astronomy helped us realize that the universe still follows laws here in our own planet. His laws of gravitation also helped scientists solve problems involving motion.His major contributions to astronomy and physics make him one of the most important scientist and mathematician in history.Sir Isaac Newton is also a hero for being one of the most influential scientists to ever live. His research and observations proved to be ahead of their time, and made him have a huge impact on science then, and today. "Its appearance established him as the leading scientist of his time, not only in England but in the entire Western world."(Harper, William). This describes the impact he had on the scientific community. His work is seen throughout the world, not just in England. Scientists from around the work utilize and cherish his contributions. He has an influence around the world of science wherever it is relevant. He impact also had a long lasting effect. Science is known for its ever changing knowledge, but some of his discoveries in physics are relevant today. He is described sometimes as "one of the greatest names in the history of human thought "(Domski). His popularity for being one of the greatest name is here again. He is a hero for being so well acknowledged for his achievements. Not only was he a good scientist, but he also was a good psychologist with interesting ideas. He is thought to be one of the best, and his achievements seem to prove so. Sir Issac Newton was multitalented and influential on the scientific community. His work provides insight even to today's physics standards, making him a hero.
Sir Isaac Newton working on astronomy and light. (http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/ (Unknown))
Sir Isaac Newton working on astronomy and light. (http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/ (Unknown))
Sir Isaac is a hero because of his contributions and his influential achievements in science. He not only changed the perception of physics then, but also now. His discoveries inspired many scientists to learn more about the world around us. His mathematical creations like calculus, later turned out to be influential in many scientific studies. Sir Isaac Newton is an inspiration to future scientists, engineers, or anyone wanting to make a change in their favorite study. He inspires us to make new discoveries and create things that may help other people. Although it may be difficult, anyone can make a change if they put enough work into making it happen .Anyone can study anything, and Sir Isaac Newton proved that. He was talented in multiple studies with led him to being influential. The same is true for anything you want to study. He also shows us that you don't have to be interested on only one thing, displaying the possibilities you can have by just working hard at what you love.

Work Cited


Domski, Mary. "Newton, Sir Isaac." World Book Student. World Book, 2016. Web. 4 May 2016


Harper, William. "Isaac Newton." Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Gale, 2006. Biography in Context. Web. 18 May 2016.


"Isaac Newton." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 02 May 2016. <http://www.biography.com/people/isaac-newton-9422656>.

"Sir Isaac Newton." Encyclopedia of World Biography. 2nd ed. Vol. 11. Detroit: Gale, 2004                                369-372. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Website. 2 May 2016


Weisstein, Eric W. "Newton, Isaac (1642-1727) -- from Eric Weisstein's World of Scientific Biography." Newton, Isaac 


(1642-1727). Wolfram Research, n.d. Web. 05 May 2016.  


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