Question 10 • 2001310 Earth Science Sem 1 - Pearson
Albert Einstein changed the way we think about gravity by using the results of many new experiments to explain that giant objects like Earth bend the space around them. According to Einstein, this bending of space makes smaller objects move toward larger objects.
Answer
A
It is a theory because it is a statement of fact that does not include an explanation.
B
It is a theory because it was developed with many new experiments, and it explained the observations.
C
It is a law because it is a statement of fact that does not include an explanation.
D
It is a law because it was developed with many new experiments, and it explained the observations.
Explanation
Einstein’s account explains why smaller objects move toward larger ones: massive objects bend space, affecting how other objects move. A scientific theory is a well-supported explanation that accounts for observations and is tested against evidence. A law describes a pattern or relationship, but does not by itself explain why it happens, so the best choice is that it is a theory developed with experiments and used to explain observations.
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