Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation is written as: \(F=G\frac{m_1m_2}{r^2}\) The constant of proportionality is the universal gravitational constant ("big G") which equals \(6.674\times{10^{- 11}} ...

His three greatest discoveries — the theory of universal gravitation, the nature of white light and calculus — are the reasons why he is considered such an important figure in the history of ...