The scientist who proposed the laws of motion and universal gravitation is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The scientist who proposed the laws of motion and universal gravitation is
A. Albert Einstein
B. Galileo Galilei
C. Nikola Tesla
D. Isaac Newton
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Isaac Newton formulated three laws of motion and law of universal gravitation in Principia (1687). He also contributed to calculus, optics. Galileo experiments on motion. Einstein relativity.

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Temperature where Fahrenheit reading is double Celsius reading:
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Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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