To: Dimensio
Nothing in science goes beyond "theory". Oh, I see. Water is only theoretically two atoms of H and one atom of O. And gravity-- is it only theoretical? If you're trying to sell the idea of no absolutes, I have news for you.
266 posted on
05/08/2003 12:50:38 PM PDT by
Dataman
To: Dataman
And gravity-- is it only theoretical?
Chemical compounds are definitions, not explanations, so I should have been more specific. Gravity, however, is only theoretical. Scientists have, through repeated observation and testing, come up with a comprehensive theory as to the workings of a force known as gravity, but it is possible that their beliefs regarding how gravity works are flawed or even completely wrong and that the numbers that they have found to be consistent through testing are the result of coincidence or a matter of just being lucky enough to test their predictions within a limited space under which their notions apply, even if the notions are not universal.
So, yes, gravity is only a theory.
271 posted on
05/08/2003 12:53:35 PM PDT by
Dimensio
(Sometimes I doubt your committment to Sparkle Motion!)
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