The key word is UNIVERSAL gravitation. It had always been assumed that the heavens were governed by different laws then the earth. It was a major mental block for people and Newton may have been the first to realize it just by seeing a apple fall while trying to work out the motions of astronomical bodies.
RalphZIggy over 10 years ago
Yes, from observation Newton proposed “gravity”, the asymptotically increasing repulsive force between tree branches and overripe apples.
Sisyphos over 10 years ago
That’s a pretty lean lunch, my little round green ball of joy!
up2trixx over 10 years ago
I would’ve thought gravity would be pretty obvious without the apple…
Andrew85994 over 10 years ago
The key word is UNIVERSAL gravitation. It had always been assumed that the heavens were governed by different laws then the earth. It was a major mental block for people and Newton may have been the first to realize it just by seeing a apple fall while trying to work out the motions of astronomical bodies.
Jim Kerner over 10 years ago
Works for me.