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3 years ago

Which statement describes a scientific theory?

Physics

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Mekhanik [1.2K]3 years ago

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Answer:

A theory changes based on new observations and testing.

Explanation:

The first statement here refers to a law. A law states how something behaves without providing an explanation to such observations.

Scientific theories are explanation into a phenomenon. They give reasons to why certain patterns are noticeable.

They are based on multiple tests and validation of a hypothesis. By so doing, they can be changed based on new observations and testing.

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a.) The main scale reading is 10.2cm

b.) Division 7 = 0.07

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d.) 10.31 cm

e.) 10.24 cm

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a.) The main scale reading is 10.2 cm

The reading before the vernier scale

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