Question

casual use of the terms theories and laws
heather brown
casual and scientific use of \theory\ and \law\
amoeba sisters
multiple - choice question
please, select all that apply. which of the following
statements are true about scientific laws?
they explain why something occurs.
they describe what happens.
they are just a guess about what happened.
they can be represented by mathematical equations.

Explanation:

• Scientific laws describe what happens (e.g., Newton's laws of motion describe how objects move).
• They can often be represented by mathematical equations (like \(F = ma\) for Newton's second law).
• They do not explain why something occurs (that's the role of scientific theories).
• They are not just a guess; they are based on extensive evidence and repeated observations.

Answer:

• B. They describe what happens.
• D. They can be represented by mathematical equations.