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Acceleration — Cumulative exam

Question 6 • AA-F26 Physical Science

Which statement best describes the explanatory powers of hypotheses and theories?

Answer
A
A hypothesis does not provide an explanation but instead only predicts what may happen.
B
A theory does not provide an explanation but instead only predicts what may happen.
C
The explanation given by a theory is well tested and supported by many observations and hypotheses.
D
The explanation given by a hypothesis is well tested and supported by many observations and theories.

Explanation

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or prediction that can be tested. A theory is a broad explanation that has been repeatedly tested and is supported by substantial evidence, including observations and hypotheses that have been tested. Therefore, the best description is that a theory’s explanation is well tested and supported by many observations and hypotheses.

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