Question

At one time, most people believed that the Universe was static, meaning it did not change. When larger and better telescopes were invented in the early 1900s, however, it was discovered that light from objects in space shifted toward longer wavelengths. Scientists concluded that only an expanding Universe could explain this shift. Which of the following statements is supported by this example?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AThe principle of the expanding Universe is a scientific law.%0D%0AThe principle of the expanding Universe is a scientific law.%0D%0A%0D%0AOnce a scientific theory has been accepted, it can never change.%0D%0AOnce a scientific theory has been accepted, it can never change.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe theory of the expanding Universe cannot change, even if new evidence arises.%0D%0AThe theory of the expanding Universe cannot change, even if new evidence arises.%0D%0A%0D%0AScientific knowledge can change when new evidence or interpretations arise.

Answer 1

The statement that is supported by the example is: "Scientific knowledge can change when new evidence or interpretations arise."

This reflects the idea that scientific theories are subject to revision or change in light of new observations and evidence, as demonstrated by the shift from the belief in a static Universe to the understanding of an expanding Universe based on new data from telescopes.