Which of the Scientists Was the Most Significant During the Scientific

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Essay

Which of the scientists was the most significant during the Scientific Revolution? Why? Defend your answer using examples.

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Definitions:

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed money (debt) to amplify potential returns from an investment or project.

Sustainable Growth Rate

The maximum growth rate a company can achieve without having to increase its financial leverage or debt.

Internal Growth Rate

The maximum rate at which a company can expand its operations using only internally generated revenues, without resorting to external financing.

Plowback Ratio

The proportion of earnings retained by a company after dividends are paid, usually to fund growth or pay down debt.