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Wasn't the reason Newton invented calculus so that he could calculate mechanics (i.e. Newton's Laws)?



if you mean calculus as taught today --no-- newton did not invent that calculus -furthermore- in newtons book known as -principia- newton does not use -calculus- in any shape or form to -calculate- orbits - newton uses only proportions -- but feel free to downvote me for daring to -question- such a cherished -myth- instead of reading -principia- for yourself




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