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Seyed made a chart to compare Einstein's and Newton's ideas about time and space.

\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline \multicolumn{1}{|c|}{ Einstein } & \multicolumn{1}{c|}{ Newton } \\
\hline Space and time are relative. & Space and time are absolute. \\
\hline \begin{tabular}{l}
Space and time form a four-dimensional \\
universe.
\end{tabular} & \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

Which best completes the chart?

A. The speed of light is absolute.
B. The speed of light varies.
C. Space is three-dimensional.
D. Space is four-dimensional.



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To complete the comparison chart made by Seyed, we need to match the ideas of Isaac Newton with what is stated about the concepts of space and time in the context of Einstein's and Newton's theories.

From the information given:
- Einstein's view: Space and time are relative and form a four-dimensional (spacetime) universe.
- Newton's view: Space and time are absolute.

Given the options:
- The speed of light is absolute.
- The speed of light varies.
- Space is three-dimensional.
- Space is four-dimensional.

Einstein's theory of relativity introduces the concept that space and time form a four-dimensional spacetime, while Newton's theory describes space and time as separate and immutable entities. In classical Newtonian physics, space is treated as a three-dimensional realm where events occur in an absolute manner.

Hence, the most suitable option to complete the chart reflecting Newton’s idea is:
- Space is three-dimensional.

Here is the completed chart:

\begin{tabular}{|l|l|}
\hline
\multicolumn{1}{|c|}{ Einstein } & \multicolumn{1}{c|}{ Newton } \\
\hline
Space and time are relative. & Space and time are absolute. \\
\hline
\begin{tabular}{l}
Space and time form a four-dimensional \\
universe.
\end{tabular} & Space is three-dimensional. \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

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