physical law
A "physical law" describes consistent patterns in nature, often validated through empirical evidence and scientific methods.
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Definition
C1Science
(technical, academic)A statement describing consistent natural phenomena, based on repeated scientific observations and experiments.
Example
- Newton's law of universal gravitation is a well-known physical law.
- Physical laws help scientists predict how natural systems will behave under certain conditions.
C1Physics
(technical, academic)A fundamental principle explaining the relationships between matter, energy, space, and time, often expressed mathematically.
Example
- Einstein's theory of relativity includes several physical laws that revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
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