What was Newton's role in the development of Calculus?

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The discussion revolves around the role of Isaac Newton in the development of calculus, with participants seeking detailed explanations and insights into his contributions and historical context.

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  • Some participants suggest starting with Wikipedia to gather initial information on calculus and Newton.
  • One participant humorously recounts a fictional story about Newton being killed by a Roman soldier, highlighting misconceptions about his contributions.
  • Another participant recommends reading Newton's "Principia" for a deeper understanding of his work.
  • There are claims that Newton may have copied existing formulas rather than originating them, with references to the gravitational law and Kepler's laws.
  • A participant advises against relying on others' explanations and emphasizes the importance of doing one's own research.

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The discussion shows a lack of consensus on Newton's contributions, with some participants questioning the originality of his work while others suggest he made significant advancements. There is also disagreement on the appropriateness of seeking help versus doing independent research.

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Participants express varying levels of knowledge about calculus and Newton, and some statements reflect humor or sarcasm, which may obscure serious discussion points.

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What was Newton's role in the development of Calculus?
I need a detailed explanation if possible
 
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moela said:
What was Newton's role in the development of Calculus?
I need a detailed explanation if possible

We do not do your homework essay for you.

Search for the material yourself.
 
For a good start, you might want to try Wikipedia first, then at least you'll know what search terms to use when Googling for resources.
 
the wikipedia entry on calculus sheds a little light on it.
 
You can also try the wiki entry on Newton
 
Sir Newton was a famous knight who was killed by a Roman soldier after Newton became angry with the soldier, who had ruined his drawings of integrals in the sand. He is best known for inventing gravity, and a delicious mass-market pastry, after being hit in the head with an apple.
 
i recommend looking at Newtons principia. you will be really glad you did, and afterwards you will know far more than we do, and can tell us!
 
he only (in many cases) copy-paste formulae known by others , in fact the 'Gravitation law' it is just a consequence of F=m.a and Kepler`s second Law T2=kr3
 
The first thing you need to do, moela, is pay no attention to CRGreathouse and mhill. I suspect they are trying to tell you that it is far better to do your own work rather than just copy what someone here says!
 
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