One philosophical difference between Newtonian and modern physics is that, unlike modern physics, Newtonian physics
A) has no way of dealing with energy and other abstract concepts.
B) emphasizes the interaction between the observer and the thing observed.
C) makes predictions that contain an essential element of uncertainty.
D) is based on abstract concepts and is thus difficult or impossible to picture.
E) assumes that the universe is made of separate and independently existing parts.

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Newtonian physics assumes that the universe is composed of separate, independently existing parts, whereas modern physics, especially quantum mechanics, emphasizes the interconnectedness and interdependence of all parts of the universe.

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