Who is the Father of Classical Mechanics?

Question

Moving from one place to another is a very important aspect of human life. I want to know who made it possible for scientists to invent motor cars, aircraft, trains and other moving bodies. Where was such a great man born? What were his achievements? Who brought about the scientific revolution? What was the importance of the revolution pertaining to the field of mechanics and automobiles?

Answer 1

Sir Isaac Newton was regarded as the father of classical mechanics. He was born in 1642 in England. Sir Isaac Newton was a Physicist and Mathematician. He was credited for initiating the scientific revolution. He formulated the three laws of motion which led to the discovery of the universal law of gravitation. The Newton’s Laws of Motion brought about the invention of motor cars, aircrafts, trains and other moving bodies. Newton’s theory was the brain behind modern mechanics. Scientists rely on his theory during their research works in the field of mechanics.

Answer 2

Karl von Terzaghi - Australian mechanics Engineer. He is Father of classical mechanics. He is born in 1883. He also had extensive knowledge on Geotechnical engineer and Geologist.