Question

Explain why a law is accepted as fact, but a theory is not.

Answer 1

A Law has been proven to be true several times without having an alternative answer or solution. One solution found.

A Theory has multiple outcomes and just as many variables that hinder the outcome. Multiple solutions found.

Answer 2

Explain why a law is accepted as fact, but a theory is not. Theories are not accepted as fact because new information or technology can show that the theory is incomplete or incorrect. A law is accepted as fact because it is a statement of what will happen and no exceptions have ever been found.