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What piece of falling fruit is said to have inspired Sir Isaac Newton’s theories on gravity?

Retry Correct Incorrect Sir Isaac Newton was an English mathematician who formulated a theory around gravity simply by watching an apple fall from a tree. Amazingly, some people thought the apple story was nothing but a myth.

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What piece of falling fruit is said to have inspired Sir Isaac Newton’s theories on gravity?

• Peach
• Apple
• Orange
• Pear