Identify each statement below as an example of science or pseudoscience. Magnets can cure arthritis.

Chemistry

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inysia [295]2 years ago

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Answer:

pseudoscience

Explanation:

A pseudoscience may be defined as certain beliefs and statements or practices that are mistakenly regarded as a practice that is based on scientific method. These practices are claimed and thought to be factual as well as scientific, but they are incompatible with any scientific method.

One such pseudoscience is the belief that magnets can cure arthritis. It is a common belief that magnet therapy cab ease and provide a relief from the arthritis pain but scientific studies have confirmed that such treatments are ineffective for the arthritis pains and problems.

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