Difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

Question

hi anybody know whats the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

Answer 1

law- something that has been proven correct and true numerous times

theory- a guess/belief that something is true, not necessarily correct, some people may support it, others not.

Answer 2

In simple terms;

Scientific Law: This is a statement of fact meant to explain, in concise terms, an action or set of actions. It is generally accepted to be true and universal, and can sometimes be expressed in terms of a  mathematical equation. They explain what will occur in a given circumstance.

Scientific Theory: A theory is an explanation of a set of related observations or events based upon proven hypotheses and verified multiple times by detached groups of researchers. They explain facts and, sometimes, laws.

A law governs a single action, whereas a theory explains an entire group of related phenomena.