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Theories are formulated using the scientific method of research where a hypothesis is created, tested and the results are examined. If the hypothesis can explain the data, make successful predictions and is not contradicted by reliable evidence we would call it a theory. For example, Newton's theory of gravity was formed to explain what the relationship between mass, distance and gravity is; after much testing and examination, it was found to hold true (at least for speeds not approaching that of light).

Laws are mathematical relationships derived from theories. For example, Newton's law of gravity expresses Newton's theory of gravity in a formula using the required variables as Fg = GMm/d2.

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How are scientific theories and scientific laws useful to scientist?

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There are many philosophers and scientists who "He" could refer to.


Why do most scientists avoid calling scientific theories laws?

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Do all theories become laws?

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Can a scientific law be questioned?

Yes, because half of all scientists are liars and should be able to use your brain and question their laws and/or theories.


Who made science rules?

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Theories and scientific laws can be changed if?

There is replicatable data that runs counter to the laws/theories.


What must scientists do if they want to make a scientific law?

Laws in science are theories that can be proved in a repeatable experiment (i.e. evolution is not repeatable, thus it is a theory.) However, there is no formal board of scientists that rule if something is a law or not.


Why theories do not become laws?

Theories and laws serve different purposes in science. Theories are explanations that integrate and explain data from various observations, while laws are concise descriptions of a particular phenomenon. Theories are more comprehensive and can be modified or refined with new evidence, whereas laws are typically more general and do not change. Thus, theories are not elevated to laws but can support them.


Why do you call newtons theories laws?

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