MCQ practice · SSC Physics Board questions · Chapter 1: Physical Quantities and Their Measurements
Who discovered calculus, a new branch of mathematics?
Think it through first, then pick an option.
- a Scientists Newton and Copernicus
- b Scientists Newton and Galileo
- c Scientists Newton and Leibniz
- d Scientists Newton and Rutherford
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: c Scientists Newton and Leibniz
With Leibniz, Newton discovered the new branch of mathematics, calculus.
Why the other options are wrong
- a Scientists Newton and Copernicus: Copernicus explained the sun-centred solar system in 1543; Newton's partner in calculus was Leibniz.
- b Scientists Newton and Galileo: Galileo began proving ideas by experiment; Newton's partner in calculus was Leibniz.
- d Scientists Newton and Rutherford: Rutherford showed the nucleus at the centre of the atom in 1911; Newton's partner in calculus was Leibniz.
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