One Philosophical Difference Between Newtonian and Quantum Physics Is

question 74

Multiple Choice

One philosophical difference between Newtonian and quantum physics is

• A) Newtonian physics is unable to deal with such abstractions as energy, whereas quantum physics is able to deal with these abstractions.
• B) nature is predictable according to Newtonian physics, but nature is unpredictable according to quantum theory.
• C) nature is unpredictable according to Newtonian physics, but nature is predictable according to quantum theory.
• D) Newtonian physics is now known to be incorrect, but scientists have proven that quantum physics is absolutely correct.
• E) Newtonian physics emphasizes the measurement process whereas quantum physics recognizes that the measurement process should not be included in physical theories.

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