Question

casual use of the terms theories and laws
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casual and scientific use of theory and law
theory
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multiple - choice question
which of the following describes how or why something happens in nature?
scientific law
scientific theory
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Explanation:

A scientific theory explains how or why something happens in nature. It is a well - tested, comprehensive explanation of a natural phenomenon. A scientific law, on the other hand, describes a pattern or relationship in nature (e.g., \(F = ma\) in Newton's second law of motion). It does not explain why the pattern occurs.

Answer:

Scientific theory