Question

in which way is a scientific law different from a scientific theory?
a scientific law has data supporting it, but a scientific theory does not.
a scientific law does not explain why something happens, but a scientific theory does.
a scientific law is a guess, while a scientific theory is true all the time.

Explanation:

A scientific law describes a phenomenon that has been repeatedly observed and has data - supporting it. It usually does not explain why something happens. A scientific theory, on the other hand, is a well - substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world. It is based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment.

Answer:

B. A scientific law does not explain why something happens, but a scientific theory does.