How is a law defined in the physical sciences?

A) It is a relationship between variables whose existence is suggested by repeated observation.
B) It is a narrative statement.
C) It is a statement about how things ought to be if we are right in our theories.
D) It is a detailed explanation about why things occur the way they do.


Answer: A

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