When Newton Published the Principia, He Was Forced to Acknowledge

question 22

Multiple Choice

When Newton published the Principia, he was forced to acknowledge that one of the results obtained by this person. Who was this person?

• A)Kepler
• B)Leibniz
• C)Hooke
• D)Wren

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Definitions:

Separate Identities

The concept of distinguishing or individualizing characteristics that make a person, group, or entity distinct from others.

Reproductive Isolation

A collection of mechanisms, behaviors, and physiological processes that prevent the members of two different species that cross or mate from producing offspring, or ensure any offspring are sterile.

Mating Patterns

The behaviors and strategies organisms use to find, select, and mate with partners, which can vary greatly among species.

Gamete Incompatibility

A reproductive barrier where gametes (sperm and egg) from different species fail to attract each other or function properly, preventing fertilization.