Gravity Presentation
02:07 - 04:03
1m 56s

Newton presents his findings on gravity to a group of scientists. Among the attendees are Sir Robert Hooke. During his explanation of the inverse-square law, Newton notices that Hooke appears to be stealing his work, so he abruptly ends his presentation.

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