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Melani1276 · **on:** Jul 29, 2018

Is it possible to prove, for certain, that a scientific theory is true?

A) Yes, by means of a single confirmed experiment that verifies the theory.
B) Yes, by carrying out a sufficient number of experimental observations.
C) Yes, by deducing it logically from other scientific theories that are known to be true.
D) No, because it is always possible that a future experiment will disagree with the theory.
E) No, because of the experimental error, or uncertainty, that is always present in any experimental result.

Question 2

According to the nonlocality principle,

A) two particles can respond to each other instantaneously, no matter how far apart they are.
B) each microscopic particle is always spread out over a large region of space.
C) nature is inherently uncertain.
D) forces such as gravity and the electromagnetic force can be felt even at a distance.
E) two particles can always be in contact with each other by electromagnetic waves that travel at light velocity.