Which statement best describes the difference between a theory and a law?

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Scientific theories explain WHY a phenomenon occurs, and a scientific law explains WHAT occurs.

Scientific theories explain WHAT occurs, and a scientific law explains WHY a phenomenon occurs.

They both explain why something happens

They both tell us what happens

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10 months ago

Scientific theories explain WHY a phenomenon occurs, and a scientific law explains WHAT occurs.