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A theory which treats a substance as a classical (non-quantum-mechanical) collection of permanent magnetic dipoles with no interactions between them, having a Boltzmann distribution with respect to energy of interaction with an applied field

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How would you use theory in a sentence?

I would use the word "theory" in a sentence like this: "The scientist presented a new theory to explain the findings of the experiment."


What theory did Alfred wegner introduce?

Alfred Wegener introduced the theory of continental drift, which proposed that Earth's continents were once joined together as a single supercontinent called Pangea and have since moved to their current positions. This theory laid the foundation for the development of the modern theory of plate tectonics.


What did the theory of plate tectonics replace?

The theory of plate tectonics replaced the older theory of continental drift. It provided a more comprehensive explanation for the movement of Earth's lithospheric plates and the processes that shape our planet's surface.


Did Alfred Wegner provide evidence from land forms and climate in support of his theory of the shrinking Earth?

Alfred Wegener proposed the theory of continental drift, not a shrinking Earth theory. He used evidence such as the fit of the continents, matching rock formations, and fossil distribution to support his idea that the continents had once been part of a single landmass called Pangaea. Wegener's theory eventually led to the development of the theory of plate tectonics.


What is the theory called for the continents joined together?

The theory is called plate tectonics, which explains how the Earth's lithosphere is divided into large plates that move and interact with each other, leading to phenomena such as continental drift and the formation of mountains and ocean basins.