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3 years ago

Which statement correctly explains scientific theories?

Physics

2 answers:

Crank3 years ago

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Answer:

Scientific theories attempt to explain why certain events occur in the natural world.

Explanation:

A scientific theory is a set of concepts, abstractions of observable phenomena and quantifiable properties. It includes scientific laws, which express the relationships between the observations of the concepts and is verified in accordance with the scientific method.

Scientific theory is the most rigorous and complete form of knowledge. This definition is very different from the common use of the word "theory", which refers to something without support or an assumption.

Elan Coil [88]3 years ago

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Scientific theories are tested and proven over time; they are then considered scientific laws.

Sometimes however, they are proven wrong, and so they do not become laws

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Form of module and angle.

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B) the force applied to maintain the system is equilibrium is: F = 0.39 N with an angle of tea = 180º

C) The maximum force is: F = 24 N

D) The time to stop the block is: t = 25 s

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