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What makes a theory a law?
if it is applicable and is accepted by all in its terms and is correct then it turns as a law
How are law and theory related?
A scientific theory is an idea that is supported by a hypothesis. Once the theory is proven to be permanently correct, it is a law or fact.
What is an accepted explanation of facts?
That means that most people would agree to it.
What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?
A scientific theory is a theory that explains the scientist's observations, whereas a scientific law is a repeated pattern in the world that we have not sought an explanation for.Also, a scientific theory is proven correct in this time, but may not be correct during future times.
Fact or theory is fire hot?
This is a fact.
How would you distinguish a scientific theory from a scientific law-?
A scientific theory is accepted as factual even though it hasn't been proven. A scientific law has been proven as fact.
What is a law in science mean?
a law means a proven fact, for instance, the conservation of mass LAW states that no matter can be created or destroyed. This is a proven fact by scientists that is impossible to be disprove. Basically a law is a fact that is 100% correct.
How can you prove that this theory is correct?
In science, a theory is, by definition, proven and accepted as fact.
What is the theory that explain why continents move?
Tectonic Plates Theory, which is now accepted as fact.
What is the theory that explain why and how continents move called?
Tectonic Plate Theory, which is now accepted as fact.
What makes a theory a law?
if it is applicable and is accepted by all in its terms and is correct then it turns as a law
What is the difference in theory and scientific law?
A scientific law is an indisputable fact: there are no observances dictating it. For example, gravity is a scientific law. A scientific theory is simply a generally accepted explanation for a particular phenomenon or idea that cannot currently be proven or disproven. The structure of the atom and evolution are theories.
Why is theory used incorrectly in most everyday situations?
Because people use theory to describe what there opinion is when in fact a theory is hypothesis that has been tested several times and has been proving yet is not universally accepted. Some also regard theory as absolute fact, yet in turn a theory is not universally accepted although it does include factual analysis it is not an absolute law. I like to think of a Theory as a logical way of piecing together evidence to reach a conclusion.
Why is it important to undrestand the differencebetween law and theory?
Law is a permanently fixed thing which is accepted worldwide and can be hardly changed while theory is an accepted phenomenon and followed by few and may be changed easily.
What are the different between a scientists law and scientific theory?
law is based on fact theory is a concept/idea
How are law and theory related?
A scientific theory is an idea that is supported by a hypothesis. Once the theory is proven to be permanently correct, it is a law or fact.
Is there a theory on global warming?
Global warming is no longer a theory, as it is accepted as fact by the vast majority of climate scientists.
