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What is the difference between scientific law and scientific theory

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Vedmedyk [2.9K]3 years ago

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In general, a scientific law is the description of an observed phenomenon. It doesn't explain why the phenomenon exists or what causes it. The explanation of a phenomenon is called a scientific theory.

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alina1380 [7]3 years ago

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In general, a scientific law is the description of an observed phenomenon. It doesn’t explain why the phenomenon exists or what causes it. The explanation of a phenomenon is called a scientific theory.

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