GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In what fields did Newton make revolutionary advances after returning home from Cambridge?
A
Mathematics
B
physics and astronomy
C
optics
D
all above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There, in a period of less than two years, while Newton was still under 25 years old, he began revolutionary advances in mathematics, optics, physics, and astronomy. While Newton remained at home he laid the foundations for differential and integral calculus, several years before its independent discovery by Leibniz.

Detailed explanation-2: -Besides his work on universal gravitation (gravity), Newton developed the three laws of motion which form the basic principles of modern physics. His discovery of calculus led the way to more powerful methods of solving mathematical problems.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sir Isaac Newton FRS (25 December 1642 – 20 March 1726/27) was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian, politician and author who was described in his time as a “natural philosopher".

Detailed explanation-4: -Development of Calculus. Work with Light and Optics. Work with Gravity.

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