Insights How Well Do You Know Isaac Newton?

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The discussion revolves around a quiz about Isaac Newton, submitted by Greg Bernhardt on PF Insights. Participants share their scores, with many expressing difficulty, noting scores ranging from 4 to 10 out of 12. Comments highlight a mix of historical and scientific questions, with some users acknowledging their limited knowledge of Newton compared to other figures like Einstein and Feynman. A specific concern is raised about a question regarding Newton's religious beliefs, with a debate on the accuracy of the term "Arianism" as an organized religion. Participants also mention the quiz's challenging nature and share their strategies, including guessing and recalling information from biographies or articles. Overall, the conversation reflects a blend of humor, self-reflection on knowledge, and engagement with Newton's legacy.
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[edit] deleted BvU
 
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There is something really wrong here. What I type gets appended instead of posted !
 
  • #33
BvU said:
There is something really wrong here. What I type gets appended instead of posted !
unless I add a bunch of empty lines ?
 
  • #34
There is a bug in the system. I have been emailing the developer.
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
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The Isaac Newton Quiz

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Six, a few lucky guesses. I've read his biography, but not recently.
 
  • #36
hard for ,e to i am failing science any way
 
  • #37
6/12. Actually surprised myself, even though it's that high of a score.
 
  • #38
8/12. #10 answered #2 for me.
 
  • #39
6/12.. Satisfactory!
 
  • #40
6 - I was sure, I did better, but no!
 
  • #41
Saw this on the physicsforums.com twitter feed, so I'm assuming bumping it is okay.

Got satisfactory. For the record I guessed correctly on the publication date :wink:, but I got it confirmed by the Roman Numeral question. I don't even know what some of them mean, but I know what LXXXVII means, which is all you need. :cool:
 

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