Which of the following statements about scientific theories is not true?
A) A theory can never be proved beyond all doubt; we can only hope to collect more and more evidence that might support it.
B) A theory cannot be taken seriously by scientists if it contradicts other theories developed by scientists over the past several hundred years.
C) A theory is a model designed to explain a number of observed facts.
D) A theory must make predictions that can be checked by observation or experiment.
E) If even a single new fact is discovered that contradicts what we expect according to a particular theory, then the theory must be revised or discarded.
Question 2
Newton found that gravity varied with the ________ of the distance between the two bodies pulling on each other.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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