Newton's Theory Of Gravitation (Noun)
Meaning
(physics) the theory that any two particles of matter attract one another with a force directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Newton's theory of gravitation revolutionized our understanding of the universe and the forces that govern it.
- The concept of universal gravitation, as described in Newton's theory of gravitation, explains the motion of planets and stars.
- Newton's theory of gravitation states that every point mass attracts every other point mass by a force acting along the line intersecting both points.
- Newton's work on his theory of gravitation was nearly forgotten after his death but was rediscovered and widely distributed in the 18th century to become a cornerstone of physics.
- The fundamental principles outlined in Newton's theory of gravitation regarding mass and distance laid the groundwork for later discoveries in physics and astronomy.