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Clough, Arthur Hugh

 
9781440071829: View of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophy (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Newtonian Philosophy Explained reveals gravity, planetary motion, and astronomical irregularities in clear, practical terms.

This book offers a practical account of how gravity operates and why planets move as they do. It explains the idea of a centripetal force and how gravity can act toward a center, shaping orbits and the rhythm of the solar system. The discussion connects everyday ideas of force with the larger motions seen in astronomy, keeping explanations accessible and grounded in observable effects. Readers will see how early thinkers linked planetary behavior to shared laws, including how the sun and major planets influence each other. The text also explores why certain irregularities appear in planetary motion and how they can be understood without complicated leaps beyond the observed dynamics.

  • Clarifies gravity as a force acting toward a center, influencing planetary orbits.
  • Explains the difference between centripetal and attractive forces and their roles in motion.
  • Shows how Jupiter and Saturn can affect other planets’ planes and the timing of orbital points.
  • Links these ideas to observable irregularities and how they can be accounted for.
Ideal for readers of science history and astronomy who want a clear, practical introduction to gravity and planetary motion.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

To theN oble andR ight Honourable SIR ROBERT WALPOLE. SIR, Take the liberty to fend you this view of Sir Is A Ac NE wTON Sphilofophy, which, if it were performedfuitable to the dignity of the fubjeft, might not be a prefent unworthy the acceptance of the greateit perfon.
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