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Chapter 1 describes the difference between observations, laws, and theories. Cite one example of a law from this chapter and explain why it is a law.
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A scientific law is a statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspect of the universe. It does not attempt to explain why the observed phenomenon exists or what causes it. Show more…
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