A Unifying Principle That Explains a Body of Facts and Relations

question 166

Multiple Choice

A unifying principle that explains a body of facts and relations is referred to as

• A) a hypothesis.
• B) a law.
• C) a theory.
• D) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Inches

A unit of length in the Imperial and United States customary systems of measurement, equal to 1/12 of a foot.

Significant Figures

The digits in a number that carry meaning contributing to its measurement accuracy, reflecting the precision of the measurement.

Measurement

The action of measuring something, or the size, length, or amount of something, usually established by using standard units.

Metal Rusts

The process of corrosion where metals, typically iron, react with oxygen and moisture to form rust.