The principle of Newtonian relativity predicts that with respect to a selected frame of reference
A) only absolute motion can be detected.
B) neither absolute nor relative motion can be detected.
C) only relative motion can be detected.
D) relative motion cannot be detected.
E) both absolute and relative motion can be detected.

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The principle of Newtonian relativity states that the laws of physics are the same for all observers in uniform motion relative to one another. This means that only relative motion can be detected, not absolute motion. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

The Principle of Newtonian Relativity Predicts That with Respect to a Selected