What is the primary difference between classical and modern physics? Explain briefly.
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It is based on Newtonian mechanics and is highly deterministic, meaning that the future behavior of a system can be predicted with certainty if its initial conditions are known. Modern physics, on the other hand, focuses on the microscopic world, including Show more…
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