Isaac Newton - reading comprehension quiz

When he was a boy, he invented a windmill, a water clock and a sundial

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He was very interested in physics, mathematics and astronomy.

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Cambridge University closed down due to the lack of money.

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He formed the theory of gravity after he saw leaves falling from a tree.

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Gravity is an invisible force which pulls objects towards the Earth.

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He found that white light is made up of all the colours of the sky.

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His telescope was more powerful than other telescopes

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His ‘Three Laws of Motion’ explain how objects work.

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He was happy to collaborate with other scientists regarding his discoveries and never argued with them.

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He was one of the greatest scientists and mathematicians who has ever lived.

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