Theory v. Law Flashcards by Kennadey Romeo | Brainscape

Q

A theory tells __

A

(Possibly) Why something happens in nature

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A Law tells ___

A

What happens in nature

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Theories can become laws.

A

False

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Incorrect theories are discarded

A

False - they are modified

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Q

Laws can be used to predict outcomes of certain conditions

A

True

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Q

What do Laws resist?

A

Change

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Laws can be revised and modified

A

True

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