Discovery of Gravitation by Sir Isaac Newton

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What phenomenon was discovered by Sir Isaac Newton?

Gravitation

Why did Sir Isaac Newton wonder why apples fall vertically downward?

Because he observed an apple fall from a tree vertically

What conclusion did Sir Isaac Newton come to after much thought about the apple falling from the tree?

The earth must be attracting objects towards itself

In which direction did Sir Isaac Newton propose the attractive force of the earth was directed?

<p>Toward the center of the earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Sir Isaac Newton consider as a potential object for the force of gravitation to act upon in addition to apples on trees?

<p>The moon and other planets</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on Sir Isaac Newton's pondering, can the force of gravitation act on objects at great heights or far distances?

<p>Yes, it can act on objects both at great heights and far distances</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon was Sir Isaac Newton credited with discovering?

<p>Gravitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Sir Isaac Newton conclude about why apples fall vertically downward?

<p>The earth must be attracting the apples towards itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Sir Isaac Newton ponder about objects at greater heights and farther distances from the earth?

<p>To consider if the force of gravitation could act on them as well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What direction did Sir Isaac Newton propose the attractive force of the earth was directed?

<p>Towards the center of the earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Newton, why do apples fall vertically downward and not at an angle?

<p>Due to the earth's attractive force directed towards its center.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Newton consider as an example of objects that the force of gravitation could act upon besides apples on trees?

<p>The moon and other planets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Sir Isaac Newton's initial observation that led to the discovery of the force of gravitation?

<p>Seeing an apple fall from a tree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Sir Isaac Newton propose was the reason why apples fall vertically downward?

<p>The earth attracting objects towards itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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