Which statement is true about the relationship between scientific theories and laws?(1 point)

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A theory can become a law if it is proven true.
A theory can become a law if it is proven true.

A law can become a theory if it is proven true.
A law can become a theory if it is proven true.

Theories and laws serve different purposes and one does not become another.
Theories and laws serve different purposes and one does not become another.

Theories are more important than laws in science.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

Theories and laws serve different purposes and one does not become another.

Scientific laws describe what happens under certain conditions (often expressed mathematically), while theories explain why those phenomena occur. They are both important components of scientific understanding but serve distinct roles.