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“Do not Bodies and Light act mutually upon one another; that is to say, Bodies upon Light in emitting, reflecting, refracting and inflecting it, and Light upon Bodies for heating them, and putting their parts into a vibrating motion wherein heat consists?” quote by Isaac Newton
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“Do not Bodies and Light act mutually upon one another; that is to say, Bodies upon Light in emitting, reflecting, refracting and inflecting it, and Light upon Bodies for heating them, and putting their parts into a vibrating motion wherein heat consists?”

Isaac Newton

About This Quote

Source Treat: Principia Mathematica, 1687

Light and matter interact reciprocally: light influences matter’s motion and temperature, while matter emits, reflects, refracts, and alters light.

In simple terms: Light and matter affect each other.

Key Takeaway

Recognize mutual influence of energy and matter.

Themes

physics energy interaction optics

Mood

curious analytical reflective

Type

scientific educational

When to use this quote

  • optical experiments
  • material science
  • climate modeling
  • photovoltaic design

Key Concepts

electromagnetism thermodynamics wave‑particle duality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What everyday phenomena illustrate this reciprocity?
  • How does this principle inform modern technology?
A Different Perspective

Complex mathematics limits everyday understanding.

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