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The discovery of the law of gravitation
The discovery of the law of gravitation. Illustration shows a Wright Brothers airplane crashed into a tree with Sir Isaac Newton and another man in the wreckage on the ground. Date 1910 October 5
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A Leap of Faith and a Gravitational Bond: The Unlikely Encounter of Newton and Aviation This intriguing illustration, published in Puck magazine in 1910, presents an imaginative take on the discovery of the law of gravitation. The scene depicts Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) and an unidentified man in the wreckage of a Wright Brothers airplane that has crashed into a tree. The date, October 5, 1687, is inscribed on the tree, marking the supposed day of this unusual encounter. Newton, renowned for his groundbreaking work in physics, is best known for his discovery of the laws of motion and universal gravitation. In this whimsical depiction, the laws of physics are personified as the Wright Brothers' airplane, which inexplicably crashes into Newton during his contemplative moment under an apple tree. The man in the wreckage may represent the Wright Brothers themselves, who were pioneers in the field of aviation, having made their first successful powered flight just a few years prior in 1903. The image is a testament to the interconnectedness of scientific discoveries and the human spirit of exploration. It also highlights the playful and sometimes absurd ways in which scientific concepts were popularized and presented in the early 20th century. Despite its fantastical nature, this illustration serves as a reminder of the profound impact that Newton's discoveries had on our understanding of the physical world and the role that chance encounters and serendipitous moments can play in shaping scientific knowledge.
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