What is another word for physical theory?

Pronunciation: [fˈɪzɪkə͡l θˈi͡əɹi] (IPA)

Physical theory refers to a set of principles or laws that are used to explain physical phenomena. There are several synonyms that can be used to refer to physical theory, such as scientific theory, natural law, physical law, and laws of nature. Scientific theory is a general term used to describe theories developed by scientists to explain a wide range of phenomena. Natural law refers to a fundamental principle that is thought to underlie the workings of the natural world. Physical law is a general term used to describe principles governing the behavior of physical objects. Laws of nature are thought to be fundamental laws that describe the universe's behavior and can't be broken.

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Famous quotes with Physical theory

  • Why should we, however, in economics, have to plead ignorance of the sort of facts on which, in the case of a physical theory, a scientist would certainly be expected to give precise information?
    Friedrich August von Hayek
  • To plead the organic causation of a religious state of mind, then, in refutation of its claim to possess superior spiritual value, is quite illogical and arbitrary, unless one have already worked out in advance some psycho-physical theory connecting spiritual values in general with determinate sorts of physiological change.
    William James
  • Schrödinger's wave-mechanics is not a physical theory, but a dodge — and a very good dodge too.
    Arthur Eddington

Related words: quantum theory, theory of relativity, string theory, theory of general relativity, theory of black holes, evolution theory

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