How does a law differ from a theory?

A law is a theory that has been proven to be true and universal.

A theory is a group of hypotheses that prove a law is true.

A law is a statement of fact, but a theory is an explanation.

A theory is a proposed law that has not yet been peer reviewed.

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How does a law differ from a theory?



A law is a theory that has been proven to be true and universal.

A theory is a group of hypotheses that prove a law is true.

A law is a statement of fact, but a theory is an explanation.

A theory is a proposed law that has not yet been peer reviewed.

awolflover1 · Answer

What do you think?

anonymous · Answer

I'll give you a hint: It's a misconception that theories become laws with enough research

Now what do you think?

anonymous · Answer

Theories can never become laws. And the same for laws, they cannot become theories.

javk · Answer

A law is something that has been observed in this universe as always being true...at least until now. Like say, take gravity for example, like @Smaudri00 said, nobody in their right mind would say "Hey! Look! I have this new theory...every time I drop an apple, its going to move towards the ground". Coz if someone did he would probably receive a smack on his head - and I can't say he shouldn't have seen t coming.

A theory is just trying to find correlations between different events and trying to prove their relationship scientifically. If a theory is sufficiently backed up and has undergone peer review etc. it has the 'potential' to become a FACT but never a law.