How does the scientific law differ from a scientific theory?

Answer 1

A scientic law is universal and it formed after various tried and tested experiments .We also know its limtations and conditions .it cannot be changed .Example , Mendels law , newtons law of gravitation etc

whereas theory generalise the constant results of experiments , theories can be improved and changed .example Darwin's theory of evolution

On the other hand ,law cant be changed.

Answer 2

A scientific law is a statement that describes an observed phenomenon under specific conditions, often expressed mathematically (e.g., Newton's law of universal gravitation). In contrast, a scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation based on evidence that can evolve as new evidence is discovered (e.g., the theory of evolution). Theories are broader in scope and explain why a phenomenon occurs, while laws describe what happens.

Answer 3

A scientific theory summarizes a hypothesis that has been validated with repeated testing. There may be exceptions to a theory or some evidence that is not fully explained. As such, a theory can be viewed as an accepted hypothesis.

A scientific law is a theory with no known exceptions. A law explains a subject, but does not describe why it is so.

Answer 4

A law is something that has been proven without a doubt and is a scientific truth. A theory on the other hand is a proposed idea that can't be proven 100%. Most theories have a lot of evidence to support it, but can't be proven. For example, gravity is just a theory because there is no way to prove it exists, even though we know it does. Evolution is a theory because it can't be fully proven even though we know it happens. To make it concise: A scientific theory is defined as an explanation of a phenomena or a principle based on proven hypothesis (and that is subjected to multiple verifications conducted by the researchers). scientific law is a precise and concise set of actions, universally accepted to be true.

Answer 5

It depends on the scientific discipline. Some say that a law is a scientific theory that has been thoroughly tested and is able to explain and predict phenomena. Some say that a law is a description of events that repeat in nature, and that a theory is an explanation of the law.

Answer 6

A"law" is just a mathematical (approximation) description of some theory.

Just different ways of expressing the same thing.

Answer 7

A law is absolute and will never change. Like gravity. A theory will be changed as more data is added and may at some time be proven wrong.

Answer 8

Scientific laws are a part of scientific theories, and are used to express some principle in a particularly succinct manner.

Answer 9

A law is the result of experiments realized by a scientific method.

Answer 10

A basic answer is that: Break a legal law and you could be punished in the law courts. A scientific law is something like, what goes up must come down - the law of gravity.