Fact, Hypothesis, Theory, Law

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What is a law in science?

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A scientific law is a statement that describes what always happens under certain conditions in nature, based on repeated experimental observations.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable statement about the natural world that can be used to build more complex inferences and explanations.

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What is a theory?

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A theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has stood up to repeated testing.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false based on evidence.

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Give an example of a scientific law.

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Matter is not created or destroyed during chemical reactions.

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Give an example of a hypothesis.

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If plants are given more sunlight, then they will grow taller.

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What is the difference between a law and a theory?

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A law describes what happens under certain conditions, while a theory explains why it happens.

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What is an example of a scientific theory?

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The theory of evolution explains how species change over time through natural selection.

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What is the significance of Einstein's equation E=mc^2?

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It shows the relationship between energy and mass, illustrating that they are interchangeable.

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What is the smallest bone in the human body?

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The stapes, or stirrup, located in the ear.