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What is a theory in physics?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

A theory is something that has been tested over time and the data constantly supports it. Examples are the theory of relativity or the theory of evolution. This is way different from the conventional usage, which is just something somebody things. I hate it when people use it that way!

Note: A theory is never proven. Nothing in science is proven, but a theory is as close as you can get. The data can only support the facts.

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