1. Isaac Newton
... , Newton and Leibniz invented differential calculus. He also calculated a formula for finding the velocity of sound in a gas, which was later corrected by Laplace (Chew 1). Newton made many contributions to the field of physics. He developed the three laws of motion. The first was the law of inertia. ... This law stated that objects in motion would continue to move in that direction at a constant velocity unless an outside force acts upon it. His ... sun. Using his discoveries in optics Newton constructed the first reflecting telescope (Chew1). Other accomplishments that Newton made in ...
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