The post-Newtonian revolution began in 1900 when
A) Max Planck introduced the quantum of energy.
B) Einstein introduced the general theory of relativity.
C) Einstein introduced the special theory of relativity.
D) Werner Heisenberg had one beer too many and declared that he was uncertain about his own identity.
E) Michelson declared that the Newtonian age had ended.
A
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