Compare and contrast a theory and law. Give one way they are alike and one way they are different.
2007-11-07 14:36:18 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
A theory is a mathematical or logical explanation (or a testable model) of natural phenomena. It is able to predict future occurrences or observations of the same kind, and is capable of being tested (or disproved) through experiment and/or observation.
The laws of science are considered universal and invariable facts of the physical world. Laws of science may be disproved if new facts or evidence arise to contradict them.
A law differs from hypotheses, theories, postulates, principles, etc., in that a law is an analytic statement, usually with an empirically determined constant.
A theory may contain a set of laws or be implied from a law.
The theory of homework is that the answer is all that matters and it doesn't affect your future.
The law of homework is that if you do it yourself you will learn more and succeed in life.
2007-11-07 15:46:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically laws are descriptions, theories are explanations.
2015-11-14 03:54:14 · answer #2 · answered by save us 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theories CONTAIN laws and facts and observations. They not only predict, they explain. That said, do your own homework. Or at least try to word it so it's not so obviously your homework next time.
2007-11-07 15:07:55 · answer #3 · answered by eri 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Either a theory or a law is a hypothesis that predicts a future event. A law, unlike a theory, has been so successful so often, that its predictions are not in doubt.
2007-11-07 15:05:05 · answer #4 · answered by anobium625 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
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2014-12-10 19:52:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋