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How is physical space often conceived in classical physics?

As a relationship between entities

As a four-dimensional continuum

As a three-dimensional continuum (correct)

As a part of a conceptual framework

What do modern physicists consider physical space to be part of?

A relationship between entities

A four-dimensional continuum (correct)

A three-dimensional continuum

A conceptual framework

What is the concept of space considered to be in relation to the physical universe?

A three-dimensional continuum

An entity

A part of a conceptual framework

A relationship between entities (correct)

Which ancient Greek treatise discusses the nature and essence of space?

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In the Physics of Aristotle, what term is used to define place?

Topos Signup and view all the answers

According to classical physics, how is physical space often conceived?

As a three-dimensional continuum Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used in the Timaeus of Plato to refer to space?

Khôra Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of disagreement between philosophers regarding the nature of space?

Whether it is an entity Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used in the Physics of Aristotle to define place?

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What is the term used in the Discourse on Place to refer to space?

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How is physical space often conceived in classical physics?

What do modern physicists consider physical space to be part of?

What is the concept of space considered to be in relation to the physical universe?

Which ancient Greek treatise discusses the nature and essence of space?

In the Physics of Aristotle, what term is used to define place?

According to classical physics, how is physical space often conceived?

What is the term used in the Timaeus of Plato to refer to space?

What is the main point of disagreement between philosophers regarding the nature of space?

What is the term used in the Physics of Aristotle to define place?

What is the term used in the Discourse on Place to refer to space?

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