Question

What is the main difference between a Law and a Theory?

• A. A Law is a proven fact, while a Theory is an educated guess.
• B. A Law is a general statement about nature, while a Theory is a specific observation.
• C. A Law describes 'what' happens; a Theory explains 'why' it happens.
• D. A Law is a complex explanation, while a Theory is a simple description.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A Law describes 'what' happens; a Theory explains 'why' it happens.

• A Law describes 'what' happens; a Theory explains 'why' it happens.

• For example, the Law of Gravity describes the pull; the Theory of General Relativity explains why mass causes gravity.