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OverviewMathematical Elements of Natural Philosophy, Confirm'd by Experiments, Volume 2 offers a detailed introduction to the principles of Newtonian physics as understood in the mid-18th century. Written by Willem Jacob 's Gravesande, this work aims to make Isaac Newton's complex theories accessible through mathematical explanations and experimental confirmations. The book meticulously presents the core concepts of mechanics, hydrostatics, optics, and astronomy, providing readers with a solid grounding in the scientific understanding of the era. This volume continues to be valuable for historians of science and those interested in the development of physics. It serves as a primary source for understanding how Newton's ideas were disseminated and interpreted, and reflects the experimental approach to natural philosophy that characterized the Enlightenment. The work illustrates the enduring influence of Newton's 'Principia' and the ongoing efforts to solidify its theoretical foundations through empirical observation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Willem Jacob 's 1688-1742 GravesandePublisher: Hutson Street Press Imprint: Hutson Street Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.948kg ISBN: 9781024141870ISBN 10: 102414187 Pages: 556 Publication Date: 22 May 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |