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Theories can not become laws, because the purpose of a theory is different from a law.

A theory explains a law. The law of gravity states that there is gravity- this is clearly a fact, and is concrete. Einstein's theory of gravity (or whichever theory is currently supported) explains how gravity works. Theories can be replaced if another, better explanation is formed. New theories do not need to be radically different from their predecessors, and can simply be modifications (although if the modification is very slight, it may still be considered the same theory).

Laws state that something happens, and theories state why.

*note*This is a very quick summary, intended only to answer your question. There are plenty of other details to scientific theory and law, and some pretty interesting court cases that defined them, so consider looking them up.

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