Ana is planning to build an electrical circuit. Before building it, she writes the statement, "If four batteries are connected to a light bulb, then the light bulb will burn longer than if two batteries are connected because more batteries provide more energy."Which best explains why Ana's statement is a hypothesis rather than a theory?
Answer
A
It is based on prior knowledge, but it has not been widely tested on her circuit.
B
It has been widely tested on her circuit, but it is not a factual statement.
C
It is a factual statement, but it is not based on prior knowledge
D
It is a testable statement, but it cannot be replaced in the future.