How is a scientific theory unlike a scientific law?

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Kate M.
Sep 10, 2017

A theory explains why or how whereas a law does not describe these mechanisms or reasoning behind the law.

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A theory explains why or how whereas a law does not describe these mechanisms or reasoning behind the law. A theory goes into more detail than a law whereas a law only describes what is observed.

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