Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book explores the profound implications of Sir Isaac Newton's theory of universal gravitation on the motion of the moon. Building upon the groundwork laid by astronomers before him, Newton elucidates the intricate dance between the Earth, the moon, and the sun. He masterfully demonstrates how the moon's elliptical orbit and the varying forces acting upon it cause irregularities in its motion. Through meticulous calculations and observations, the author unveils the intricate relationship between the moon's distance from the Earth and the speed at which it traverses its orbit. The book culminates in a groundbreaking formula that accurately predicts the moon's position and variations in its motion, a testament to Newton's genius and the power of his scientific method. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

Price: 20.2 USD

Location: New York NY

End Time: 2024-11-28T09:56:53.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD