Question

How is the work of Rene Descartes related to that of Sir Isaac Newton? (5 points)

a
They both made their most famous discoveries while working for the king of England.

b
Newton and Descartes revolutionized navigation with their research, which led to increased colonization of the Americas.

c
Descartes' developments in analytical geometry were used by Newton in his development of calculus and research into optics.

d
Descartes was inspired to create a system of analytical geometry to describe Newton's Theory of Gravity.

Answer 1

Descartes' contributions to analytical geometry were essential mathematical tools for Newton's development of calculus and his work in optics.

Step-by-step explanation:

The work of Rene Descartes is related to that of Sir Isaac Newton in that Descartes' developments in analytical geometry were foundational and used by Newton in his advancement of calculus and research into optics. Newton did not work for the king of England during his most famous discoveries, and Descartes did not create his system of analytical geometry to describe Newton's Theory of Gravity, since Descartes lived before Newton. Therefore, Descartes' work in geometry provided the mathematical tools that Newton later utilized to develop his own theories.

Answer 2

Newton and Descartes revolutionized navigation with their research, which led to increased colonization of the Americas... Descartes was inspired to create a system of analytical geometry to describe Newton's Theory of Gravity.Jul