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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.

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