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How is a theory different from a law?

Physics

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sergey [27]3 years ago

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Answer:

D. Theories can be modified over time, while laws cannot be modified over time.

Explanation:

a scientific theory is an in-depth explanation of the observed phenomenon. A law is a statement about an observed phenomenon or a unifying concept, according to Kennesaw State University

A theory is an explanation for what has been shown many times. A scientific law is a relationship in nature that has been proved many times and there are no exceptions

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part (b)

In this case the mass is rapped on the larger disk,

From the above expression of the acceleration of the block, acceleration is only depended on the radius of the rotating disk,

Let ' $a_2$ ' be the acceleration of the block in the second case,

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