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classical physics has definition Physics prior to the introduction of the quantum principle. Classical physics incorporates Newtonian mechanics, views energy as a continuum, and is strictly causal. has source: Ferris, T. 1988 Coming of Age in the Milky Way, Morrow, 2001-09-27 09:32:30.0
is a kind of physics

classical physics	has definition Physics prior to the introduction of the quantum principle. Classical physics incorporates Newtonian mechanics, views energy as a continuum, and is strictly causal.
classical physics	is a kind of physics