Explain why a law is accepted as facr, but a theory is not

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Pedro Reed

Physics

9 February, 10:51

Explain why a law is accepted as facr, but a theory is not

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Livia Shah · Answer 1

A law and theory are distinct levels in the scientific method. They do not lead to one another.

A law is a description of an observed phenomenon in the natural world. Laws are always true and do not provide explanations as to why they hold true.

A theory is an explanation of an observed phenomenon. It is usually based on experimental evidence and bounded most time in the limits of available data.

A law cannot be deposed. It is a fact and holds true at all times. Theories can be discarded even with new technological advancements that provides a new way of study. This is why it is not a fact.