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| − | The theory of '''classical physics''', also known as '''Newtonian physics''', was formulated by the scientist Isaac Newton in the sixteenth century. It dictates that the universe is a continuum, and that quantum discretness should be intolerated; thus, everything about the universe should be known in real-time, and the future can be predicted easily by looking into the past. However, in the early twentieth century, classical physics was refuted by Einstein's theory of |
+ | The theory of '''classical physics''', also known as '''Newtonian physics''', was formulated by the scientist Isaac Newton in the sixteenth century. It dictates that the universe is a continuum, and that quantum discretness should be intolerated; thus, everything about the universe should be known in real-time, and the future can be predicted easily by looking into the past. However, in the early twentieth century, classical physics was refuted by Einstein's theory of [[Relativity|relativity]] as well as the theory of [[Quantum physics|quantum mechanics]]. Modern scientists such as [[Samantha Carter]] believe that classical physics is a good introduction to nature but that quantum physics has more merit. {{cite|SG1|Prophecy}} |
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The theory of classical physics, also known as Newtonian physics, was formulated by the scientist Isaac Newton in the sixteenth century. It dictates that the universe is a continuum, and that quantum discretness should be intolerated; thus, everything about the universe should be known in real-time, and the future can be predicted easily by looking into the past. However, in the early twentieth century, classical physics was refuted by Einstein's theory of relativity as well as the theory of quantum mechanics. Modern scientists such as Samantha Carter believe that classical physics is a good introduction to nature but that quantum physics has more merit. (SG1: "Prophecy")