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                                                        Sir Isaac Newton
                                          English scientist, astronomer, and mathematician
                                           Born  1642 - Died  1727

1.  Name three mechanical devices Newton made when he was a child.

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2.  How was he able to attend college even though he had no money?

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3.  Tell about Newton's theory of gravity.

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4,  What object did he use to study light?

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5.  How were his light experiments dangerous to him?

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6.  Why was there debate over the discovery of the math field of calculus? What was the final conclusion?

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7. How did he help to stop the coin counterfeiters in London?

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8.  Draw a picture/pictures illustrating one or more of Newton's three basic laws of motion.

Biography at gardenofpraise.com