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Why can a theory never become a law?

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they are only secientific observations

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Scientific theory and scientific law are two similar yet different things. Laws describe phenomenon and theories describe how that phenomenon operates. This is why laws and theories coexist quite happily together.

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Why can't a theory become a law?

A law cannot become a theory, as laws are higher in scientific hierarchy than theories. Theories may become laws when the evidence for their factuality proves that the theory meets all established requirements set forth by the theory. If at any point in the scientific method a theory is disproven for the criteria that it sets forth, it can never be considered a Law. The hierarchy is thusly: Hypothesis < Theory < Law.


Does a scientific law become a scientific theory?

A theory, when proven over time, can become a law. Example: Law of Gravity and Theory of Evolution


Can a scientific law become a scientific theory?

You're playing with words ... a "law" is just a thumb nail description of a theory.


Can a scientific theory become a scientific law?

You're playing with words ... a "law" is just a thumb nail description of a theory.


What can a hypothesis become if its supported by repeated experimentation?

Answer this question… What can a hypothesis become if it is supported by repeated experimentation?


How theory becomes law?

It never does - except in people's minds.


What happens after a scientist creates a theory?

When they create theory. Then they search for the different proof for proving it. If they succeed then After confirmation the theory become law.


Science question What is an idea that has never been proven wrong?

theory


A chemical theory that has been known for a long time becomes a law?

Yes after a long time it can become a law


What is a theory called when it is proven to be correct?

A theory is never truly "proven" correct; data can be found time and time again that supports a hypothesis, which may then become a theory, but a theory doesn't really graduate to something else if it "seems" correct. Theories are always being modified as new advancements are made. "Law" (like the law of gravity) is a dated term that essentially equates to a theory in modern science.


How long does it usually take a hypothesis to become a theory?

It varies from years to forever (or never).


A theory that has been proven true repeatedly over time and never disproven is called?

A Law