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How do theories differ from Laws and Principles?

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Laws define a rule or relation, sometimes mathematical, without explaining why it is the case.

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A scientific law is the simple mathematical expression of the relationship involved. A principle is the same relationship expressed in words. A theory is the explanation of the facts that make up the relationship.
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