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A law is the description of an observed phenomenon. It doesn't explain why the phenomenon exists or what causes it. It doesn't change. A theory is the explanation but those can and do change.

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Why a theory cannot become a law?

A theory and a law serve different purposes in science. A theory explains why something happens based on evidence and research, while a law describes a phenomenon or pattern observed in nature without necessarily explaining why it occurs. Therefore, a theory cannot "become" a law because they are fundamentally different in terms of their function and scope.


Why a myth cannot qualify as a scientific law or theory.?

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Can a scientific law be change?

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