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Newton's Principia: The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy

By Isaac Newton

"Newton's Principia: The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy" by Sir Isaac Newton is a foundational work of modern science and mathematics. First published in 1687 and translated into English by Andrew Motte, this landmark text establishes Newton's three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation, forming the foundation of classical mechanics.

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Sir Isaac Newton's Principia is arguably the most influential work in the history of science and mathematics. It mathematically defines mass, momentum, force, and acceleration, demonstrating that celestial and terrestrial motions obey the same universal laws of physics. Free to read online in Mai.Reads with zero ads or signups.

Subjects & Topics

Physics -- Early works to 1800Mechanics -- Early works to 1800Gravitation -- Early works to 1800Astronomy -- Early works to 1800Mathematics -- Early works to 1800Category: Classics of Science

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As an enduring classic of Philosophy and Science, Newton's Principia: The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy explores core human themes of physics, mechanics, gravitation. This verified public domain edition preserves the complete original text with in-browser privacy and full offline access.

Estimated Length approx. 85,000 words
Est. Reading Time 6 hours

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