Infinitesimal calculus

This paper examines the effects of sociological imagination, agency, and structure on my decision to select electrical engineering as my current major. Agency primarily focuses on my habits as an individual as well as my thought process toward mathematical and scientific issues presented to me. Structure focuses on the resources and techniques provided to me by society to aid in my judgement. Around the age of ten, I noticed that I developed habits that did not correlate to people who went on…

and famous mathematician known for his great work was Isaac Newton. Newton is credited and considered as one of the most intelligent minds of the 17th century. He has made a big contribution to the scientific revolution, by developing theories on Calculus, Light, and Celestial mechanics. Newton also made many big discoveries that have changed the world and how we see it. Born into a farmer’s family on January 4, 1643 in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England is where Isaac Newton spent his early…

Isaac Newton was an English natural philosopher, scientist, mathematician, chemist and physics that influence modern studies and society. His studies and discoveries laid a foundation to many present-day science, math and technology. Newton have a rough childhood, dealing with neglection that left him emotionally unstable. With that said, Newton was a brilliant person that mark his footstep in the field of Science and Math. Isaac Newton was prematurely born on Christmas day in 1642 in…

spreading during that time, and it arrived a Cambridge, making the College shut down. Although the College was not available, Newton went back home and studied further into the vast ocean of unknown Math and Science. He followed the theory of Infinitesimal calculus, which he set his theory of light and color, and also gather insight on the planetary motion. After the plague was over, he returned to Cambridge with his new knowledge and obtained his degree of Master of Arts in 1669. During that…

then started to study the motions of the moon and planets, and he discovered that not only does gravity act of the objects on Earth, but it also affects the moon and planets. During these 18 months, Newton “conceived his 'method of fluxions' (infinitesimal calculus), laid the foundations for his theory of light and color, and achieved significant insight into the problem of planetary motion, insights that eventually led to the publication of his Principia” (Hatch). Though the bubonic plague was…

Isaac Newton is mainly known for his great achievements in science. But Isaac Newton was very involved with the Anglican Church and did support a lot of great things. We won't get to that just yet, let's start from the beginning where it all began. “On January 4, 1643, Isaac Newton was born in the hamlet of Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England (using the "old" Julien calendar, Newton's birth date is sometimes displayed as December 25, 1642)” (A&E Networks Television). Newtons dad passed away three…

evolution of zero throughout history starting from ancient Mesopotamian mathematics to modern day mathematics. Understanding the concept of zero and learning to work with it is the basis of our world today. If zero did not exist then we would not have calculus, financial accounting, and the ability to make simple arithmetic calculations. The idea of zero has crossed the imagination of great minds across the globe. Zero functions as a placeholder and the amount of zeroes after a digit can…

Unfortunately, in 1665, the Great Plague that was ravaging Europe had come to Cambridge, forcing the university to close. Newton returned home to pursue his private study. It was during this 18-month hiatus that he conceived the method of infinitesimal calculus, set foundations for his theory of light and color, and gained significant insight into the laws of planetary motion-insights that eventually led to the publication of his Principia in 1687. Legend has it that, at this time, Sir Isaac…

Newton was born on January 4, 1643, in Woolsthorpe, England and died in London on March 31, 1727. He made many great scientific discoveries in the categories of optics, motion, and mathematics. With these discoveries, he became known as one of the greatest minds of the 17th century Scientific Revolution. He wrote about these discoveries by publishing a book called Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy. This book became known as the most influential book on physics. Newton’s father was a…

Brahmagupta and His Significant Discovery Brahmagupta was born in 598 in Rajasthan, India and he was an Indian astronomer that may not get all the credit he deserves. Being an orthodox Hindu, he was very interested in the Hindu yuga system that focused on the measurement of the ages of mankind. Even though he mostly devoted his time to Indian astronomy, Brahmagupta when writing his books implemented a great amount of mathematics. This was seen especially in his most famous work…