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leo leo

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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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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

inverse square


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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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