The Law of Gravitation

Richard Feynman explores the nature of physical laws using the law of gravitation as a primary example. Feynman traces the historical discovery of the law, starting with the Ancient Greeks and progressing through Kepler's laws of planetary motion, Newton's revolutionary insights, and finally Einstein's modifications. The lecture highlights the elegance and universality of gravitation, its extension to vast cosmic scales, and its connection to other fundamental forces, such as electromagnetism. Feynman concludes by pondering the mysteries surrounding the origin and mechanism of gravity, emphasizing its enduring simplicity and beauty within the intricate tapestry of the universe.