HTML element with multiple classes

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The discussion clarifies that when a

element is assigned multiple classes, the CSS rules are applied based on the order of specificity. In this case, the
with classes "class1" and "class2" will be positioned absolutely at the bottom of the page due to the later declaration of "class2". This behavior is consistent with CSS specificity rules, where the last defined style takes precedence over earlier ones.

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Suppose I write the following in my stylesheet

Code:
   .class1
    {
        position: relative;
    }
    .class2
    {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0px;
    }

and then the following in my body

Code:
    <div class="class1 class2">
    </div>

Will that div take a relative position or will it be positioned absolutely at the bottom of the page? Yes, I know I could test this myself, but I'd like to first understand the logic of where it should be.
 
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