Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Work of Newton

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the work of Newton is NOT true?

• A) Newton published his discoveries immediately after their formulation.
• B) Newton published under the sponsorship of the Royal Society.
• C) Newtonwas persuaded to publish by Edmund Halley.
• D) Newton'sfindings transformed the sciences of physics and optics.
• E) ThePrincipia Mathematica made the greater impact on Newton's contemporaries than his Opticks.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Paid

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Peripheral Approach

A term not widely recognized in psychological or cognitive theories; it might refer to strategies that engage individuals indirectly or through subtle cues rather than direct, central arguments.