2006-12-17 04:06:08 · 2 answers · asked by khaled g 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
One of the main differences between a theory and a law is just how steadfast it is. Let me explain: we say that gravity is a law because nothing we have ever observed, ever, has violated gravity. Nothing can escape it, all objects exert it.
As for relativity, we don't have much evidence to say that it will always hold true. The evidence we do have supports relativity, but let's be honest, we don't spend much time accelerating objects close to the speed of light to test this out.
(Part of this is historic in nature. There are a handful of "theories" which have been well proved, especially in mathematics, which remain as theories and not laws. Why? Because, well, who knows why? They just do.)
2006-12-17 04:13:08 · answer #1 · answered by woocowgomu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it still is referred to as the Theory of Gravity.
2006-12-17 04:29:40 · answer #2 · answered by Amy F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋