Question

how is a scientific law different from a scientific theory?

a. a law is why something happens and a theory is how it happens.

b. a theory is a well - supported explanation of why something happens and a law is when a principle is confirmed by observations.

c. a theory becomes a law after a long period of time has passed.

d. a theory cannot be disproved but a law can be disproved.

Explanation:

A scientific theory is a well - supported explanation of why something happens, based on a wide range of evidence. A scientific law is a statement that describes a natural phenomenon based on repeated observations and experiments. It doesn't explain why but rather describes what happens.

Answer:

B. A theory is a well supported explanation of why something happens and a law is when a principle is confirmed by observations.