Question

1. which phrase best described sir isaac newtons contributions to modern science and therefore to the industrial revolution?newton based in his understanding of the laws of nature on intellectual and religious traditions.newton used mathematical equations to describe how the physical world works.newton changed the scientific method that scientists began using during the scientific revolution.newton invented a new scientific field that included the study of energy and astrology.

Explanation:

• The first option is incorrect because Newton's work was rooted in empirical observation and mathematical proof, not primarily religious traditions.
• The third option is incorrect because Newton built on the scientific method developed by prior thinkers (like Galileo) rather than changing it entirely.
• The fourth option is incorrect because astrology is not a scientific field, and Newton did not invent a new field focused on it; his work was in physics and mathematics.
• The second option is correct: Newton's key contributions (like his laws of motion and universal gravitation) used precise mathematical equations to quantify and explain physical phenomena, which laid foundational principles for modern science and the technological advancements of the Industrial Revolution.

Answer:

Newton used mathematical equations to describe how the physical world works.