How does a law differ from a theory? A law is a theory that has been proven to be true and universal. A theory

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How does a law differ from a theory?
A law is a theory that has been proven to be true and universal.
A theory is a group of hypotheses that prove a law is true.
A law is a statement of fact, but a theory is an explanation.
A theory is a proposed law that has not yet been peer reviewed.

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Correct answer: "A law is a statement of fact, but a theory is an explanation."

Briefly: scientific laws describe patterns or relationships observed in nature (what happens), often in concise or mathematical form. Scientific theories explain the mechanisms behind those observations (why or how they happen) and are well-supported by evidence. The other choices are incorrect because theories aren't simply unproven laws, they don't "become" laws by being proven, and peer review isn't what differentiates a theory from a law.

How does a law differ from a theory?
A law is a theory that has been proven to be true and universal.
A theory is a group of hypotheses that prove a law is true.
A law is a statement of fact, but a theory is an explanation.
A theory is a proposed law that has not yet been peer reviewed.

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How does a law differ from a theory? A law is a theory that has been proven to be true and universal. A theory is a group of hypotheses that prove a law is true. A law is a statement of fact, but a theory is an explanation. A theory is a proposed law that has not yet been peer reviewed.

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How does a law differ from a theory?
A law is a theory that has been proven to be true and universal.
A theory is a group of hypotheses that prove a law is true.
A law is a statement of fact, but a theory is an explanation.
A theory is a proposed law that has not yet been peer reviewed.