Newton And Archimedes Research Paper

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Sir Isaac Newton and Archimedes of Syracuse are both very notable physicians and mathematicians. Each had his own achievements and theories; yet, they both made groundbreaking laws and had compelling ideologies. This essay will briefly discuss the lives and achievements of both Newton and Archimedes. We will also compare and contrast the works of both men.
On the 25th day of December in the year of our Lord, 1642, Isaac Newton was born in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom of Great Britain to Isaac Newton, Sr. and Hannah Ayscough. (It is worth noting that during Newton’s birth date, the Julian calendar was in use, making his Gregorian birth date January 4, 1643.) He was first educated at The King’s School, located in Grantham, and he

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