In the work, the laws of motion and the principle of universal gravitation were set out mathematically. This study laid the foundation of classical physics by explaining the motions of celestial bodies and of objects on Earth with the same principles, and it was considered one of the most influential works of the Scientific Revolution.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Newton's Principia Mathematica?
- Isaac Newton's work 'Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy' (Principia Mathematica) was published in 1687.
- When did Newton's Principia Mathematica happen?
- 1687 CE