What Is the Present Scientific Status of Newtonian Physics

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Multiple Choice

What is the present scientific status of Newtonian physics?

• A) We now know that Newtonian physics is correct.
• B) Although we cannot know for certain that Newtonian physics is correct, no violations have ever been discovered.
• C) Newtonian physics is now known to be wrong and thus it is no longer useful in science.
• D) Newtonian physics does not apply to very small objects, but otherwise no violations have been discovered.
• E) Newtonian physics does not apply to very small objects, high- speed objects, and very strong gravitational forces.

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