Connor McDonnell answers “Should a newbie to Mathematics and physics...”

Danial Ahmed asked this question about The Principia : Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy:

Should a newbie to Mathematics and physics buy and read this book, if he is interested to read Sir Isaac's work?

Connor McDonnell Newton discovered his discoveries using calculus , but presented it in euclidean geometry. Its a very hard book to read for that reason , as he presen…moreNewton discovered his discoveries using calculus , but presented it in euclidean geometry. Its a very hard book to read for that reason , as he presents the ideas in a different manner to which he discovered them. Don't be down if you cant read it ,your better off reading a calculus book and classical mechanics book first , then read principia (its such a good book ), i hope this helped.
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Danial Ahmed Thanks, Connor! I'll try to follow the advice. ...more
Aug 13, 2019 02:57PM · flag

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