The Un Derlying Concept Behind 20^th Century Physics Is That

question 13

Multiple Choice

The un derlying concept behind 20^th century physics is that

• A)man can know only what his senses tell him.
• B)it is possible to predict the possibility of certain events occurring through the study of physics.
• C)the world is a machine that will continue to operate regardless of what humans do.
• D)it is impossible to apply philosophical logic to physical matter.
• E)by studying matter quantitatively, one should be able to determine what matter is and does.

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