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7. What is a theory? Please name a theory of your interest

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  • A theory is an idea to explain something, or a set of guiding principles

  • A theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that can incorporate laws, hypotheses and facts.

  • Einstein's ideas about relativity are an example of the theory of relativity.

  • A theory not only explains known facts; it also allows scientists to make predictions of what they should observe if a theory is true.

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