Read the chapter on Isaac Newton (Apples and Oranges) from “Five Equations that Changed the
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World.” Based on your reading, answer the following questions.
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Prologue. Describe the dramatic event in Newton’s life that sets the tone for what is to follow. In what way did this event affect his future life?
Veni. How did Newton come to get interested in his subject? Address any important historical, religious, or scientific issues that had a bearing.
Vidi. Explain the historical background of the discovery.
Vici. How did Newton conquer the mystery and find his equation?
Epilogue. How did Newton’s Law of Gravity change the world? What were the ethical/spiritual consequences of his discovery?
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