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1 1.1.2 Quiz: The Nature of Physics Question 3 of 10 2 Points Which term best describes the phrase “the best explanation t
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Answer: Theory (D.)
Explanation:
A theory is based on years of careful scientific study, observation, and experimentation.
On the other hand, a law describes a phenomena without explaining it. An observation is merely a documentation of a phenomena and may or may not be explained. An experiment is a procedure done to test the effect of a specific variable, but does not necessarily explain WHY something occurs.