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The video discusses how scientific theories, such as Newton's law of Universal Gravitation, are tested through experimentation. It emphasizes that even the best theories can be discarded when new evidence emerges, highlighting the provisional nature of scientific knowledge.

What is an example of a theory that can be tested through experimentation?

• Mendel's Laws of Inheritance

• Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation

• Einstein's Theory of Relativity

• Darwin's Theory of Evolution

Why is it important for scientific theories to be described in plain language?

• To make them sound more impressive

• To make them more complex

• To ensure they are only understood by scientists

• To allow predictions to be tested by anyone

What happens to scientific theories when new evidence is found?

• They become laws

• They may be revised or discarded

• They are discarded immediately

• They are always proven correct

What is a key aspect of scientific theories?

• They are permanent and unchangeable

• They are always correct

• They are provisional and subject to change

• They are only hypotheses

Why is the provisional nature of theories important in science?

• It prevents new discoveries

• It allows for continuous improvement and adaptation

• It ensures theories are never questioned

• It makes science less reliable