In astronomy, the theory of general relativity, proposed by Albert Einstein, has significant explanatory power. This prediction has been confirmed through numerous observations and experiments, demonstrating the theory's ability to accurately explain and predict complex astronomical phenomena. Why is this an example of explanatory power in a scientific hypothesis?(1 point)

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It has accurately predicted complex astronomical phenomena.
It has accurately predicted complex astronomical phenomena.

It has been proven true in every experiment conducted.
It has been proven true in every experiment conducted.

It is based on mathematical calculations, which are always accurate.
It is based on mathematical calculations, which are always accurate.

It has been accepted by the scientific community for a long time.

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The correct response is:

It has accurately predicted complex astronomical phenomena.

This choice illustrates explanatory power because a scientific hypothesis or theory is considered strong when it can accurately predict and explain a wide range of observations and phenomena, as general relativity does in this context.