Question

A scientific law states that planets move in elliptical orbits around stars. Which of these statements is correct about this law?

It is not strengthened by data and observations.

It provides explanations for observations which can change.

It is a well supported description which cannot become a theory.

It can change from time to time due to new scientific evidence.

Answer 1

It provides explanations for observations which can change.

Step-by-step explanation:

Scientific laws are theories that have been tested, proven, and adopted as laws. Scientists experiment to test a theory wherein Data is collected, analyzed. After multiple testing, the result is concluded and if the theory is proven, it is adopted as law.

According to Kepler's law, planets move around stars in elliptical orbits. It was a theory earlier but after testing it and proving it, it was accepted as a law. It will provide the explanation for any observations related to the motion of the planets.

Answer 2

A scientific law states that planets move in elliptical orbits around stars. The statement which is correct about this law is that it provides explanations for observations which can change.
A law explains why something happens - that can change and so will the theory in time.