The development of physics prior to 1900 is called
A) classical physics.
B) neoclassical physics.
C) Galilean physics.
D) ancient physics.

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The development of physics prior to 1900 is referred to as classical physics, which includes the physics of motion (mechanics), heat (thermodynamics), light (optics), electricity, and magnetism, largely developed through the work of scientists such as Newton, Maxwell, and others before the advent of quantum mechanics and relativity in the early 20th century.

The Development of Physics Prior to 1900 Is Called