theory vs casual

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What is a scientific law?

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A statement that describes natural phenomena, often expressed mathematically.

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What is a scientific theory?

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An explanation of natural phenomena that is supported by a substantial body of evidence.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A suggested explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested through experimentation.

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How do scientific laws and theories differ?

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Laws describe what happens, while theories explain why it happens.

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What does it mean for a theory to evolve into a law?

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It means that a theory has been extensively tested and consistently supported by evidence, leading to its acceptance as a law.

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What is the role of scientific laws?

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To describe natural phenomena.

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What is the misconception about theories and laws?

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Many believe that theories can become laws, but they serve different purposes.

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What is an example of a scientific law?

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Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.

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What is an example of a scientific theory?

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The Theory of Evolution.

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What is the importance of testing a hypothesis?

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Testing a hypothesis allows scientists to validate or refute their proposed explanations.