ISAAC NEWTON

Isaac Newton was a _____________________.

• mathematician.

• astronomer.

• physicist.

• All of these

Which of the following was not among the things that Newton studied?

• light

• weather

• planetary orbits

• calculus

Legend has it that when Newton saw an apple fall from a tree, he began to think about _____________________.

• the planets.

• the force that would later be called gravity.

• the best way to make apple pie.

• why apples are red.

Why did Newton stop publishing his ideas for a while?

• He hated to write.

• He didn't have time to write.

• He was afraid he would be criticized.

• He was not allowed to publish his ideas.

Isaac Newton was the first scientist to build a _______________.

• telescope.

• telephone.

• microscope.

• microphone.

Isaac Newton is called Sir because _______________________.

• people have great respect for him.

• all English scientists are called Sir.

• he was knighted by the Queen of England.

• he was a professor at Cambridge.

Isaac Newton was able to explain how the universe works by using ________________________.

• light.

• mathematics.

• gravity.

• his religious beliefs.

What were the subjects he was interested in University?

• Geology.

• Physics.

• Mathematics.

• Astronomy.

Why did Sir Isaac Newton often argued with other scientists?

• He was jealous of other scientists.

• He accused them of stealing his ideas.

• He wasn't a team player.

• He stole other people's idea.

How old was Sir Isaac Newton when he died?

He was

• 60 years old.

• 65 years old.

• 85 years old.

• 80 years old