Tell us something about Newton's childhood.
Born on Christmas Day, 1642/January 4th, 1643; premature; hated farming, loved chemistry, etc.
Tell us about the legend of the apple tree.
Apple fell on his head, theorized gravitation.
How does Newton's theory of gravitation work? Is this what scientists believe today?
Mass attracts mass. No.
Explain Newton's First Law of Motion.
The Law of Inertia.
Explain Newton's Second Law of Motion.
The Law of Acceleration.
Explain Newton's Third Law of Motion.
The Law of Action and Reaction.
Describe Newton's experiment with light. What did he discover?
Wow, you really know your stuff! / Sorry, we were looking for...
What famous scientific institution was Sir Isaac Newton the president of? (1703-1727)
The Royal Society.
What quotation is Sir Isaac Newton best known for?
“If I have seen farther, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.”
Why did Sir Isaac Newton believe in God?
He said anyone who thought enough about the complex design of the universe had to believe in a designer/creator.
