Who anticipated Newton by declaring all things gravitate to the earth? UPSC...
Who among the following anticipated Newton by declaring that all things gravitate to the earth?
- Aryabhata
- Varahamihira
- Buddha Gupta
- Brahmagupta
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- Brahmagupta (7th century) stated that objects fall toward the Earth due to a force of attraction, anticipating the concept later formalized by Newton.
Answer: (d) Brahmagupta
