Hypothesis, Theory, or Law

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What is a scientific law?

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A scientific law is a statement that describes what always happens under certain conditions in nature.

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True or False: Laws tell us that it happens but don’t state how or why.

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True

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What must a hypothesis be?

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A hypothesis must be testable and measurable.

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True or False: Laws are sometimes mathematically defined.

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True

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What format is often used to write a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is often written in an 'if-then' format.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the difference between a theory and a law?

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A theory explains why something happens, while a law describes what happens.

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Can a hypothesis become a theory?

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Yes, if a hypothesis is repeatedly tested and supported by evidence, it can become a theory.

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What is an example of a scientific law?

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Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation is an example of a scientific law.

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What is an example of a hypothesis?

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If plants receive more sunlight, then they will grow taller.