do you have any examples of any?? ad what are their likes& differences?
2007-09-11 14:10:07 · 4 answers · asked by Kathleen 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
A law is generally a mathematical formula - like E=MC squared.
A theory is the highest order of scientific validity, despite what idiot creationists have to say. Theories include evolution, gravity, the germ theory of disease, relativity and the Heliocentric theory of the Solar System. Generally the only one challenged is evolution. However, in order to be granted "theory" status a hypothesis needs to be routinely tested and not falsified (anythin that isn't falsifiable is worthless) and be able to make accurate predictions.
2007-09-11 14:20:05 · answer #1 · answered by mattgo64 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laws can be proven by direct measurement, such as the Ideal Gas Law. Theories cannot be proven by direct measurement but try to explain phenomenon that don't obey laws. For example, real gases deviate from the Ideal Gas Law which is a function of the critical temperature of the substance. A theory would try to explain this.
2007-09-11 14:24:46 · answer #2 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A "Theory" is idea or hypothesis that hasn't been able to be proven to be true in all cases, either mathematically or otherwise.
A "Law" is a statement that that has been proven to be true under all conditions.
2007-09-11 18:06:56 · answer #3 · answered by gatorbait 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gravity would be a law. Black holes in space would be a theory.
2007-09-11 14:17:13 · answer #4 · answered by William C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋