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Chapter 1: Q1DQ (page 27)

How many correct experiments do we need to disprove a theory? How many do we need to prove a theory? Explain.

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To disprove a theory, only one good experiment is required.Only one experiment is required.

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01

Disprove a theory

The meaning of disproving is to do something wrong using a theory.To prove something wrong or disprove it will take years to collect the data regarding that.

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Explanation

Only one good experiment with solid explanations will be required to disprove a theory. When we formulate any theory regarding a particular phenomenon, it should be related to every feature of that observation.

Suppose, it is not related to any of them, so we cannot disprove the theory.

Hence, it is clear that one experiment experiences enough to disprove a theory.

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