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This underpins Newton's broader theories of celestial mechanics, including the motion of the moon around the Earth and the Earth around the Sun. His insights that the same gravitational force that causes an apple to fall to the ground also governs the moon's orbit revolutionized the understanding of physics, ultimately integrating terrestrial and celestial mechanics into a unified theory.
The Aftermath and Legacy of Newton's Work
Newton's bucket experiment stands as a cornerstone in the development of modern physics. By challenging the notion of purely relative motion and asserting the existence of absolute spatial frameworks, he set the stage for future explorations by physicists, including Einstein.