Five Major Scientific Theories

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Five Major Scientific Theories

Five major theories that shape life around us.

Cell Theory

This theory deals with the basic units of life, cells. Discovered by Robert Hooke.

Theory of Special Relativity

This is the theory that has popular equation E = mc^2. Discovered by Albert Einstein.

Theory of Gravity

A physical law that describes gravitational attraction between mass. Discovered by Isaac Newton.

Theory of General Relativity

Combines Special Relativity and Gravity, creating a more accurate description of gravity. Discovered by Albert Einstein.

Theory of Evolution

Describes the process in which inherited traits are passed down, where the genes can mutate, affecting the organism's chance of survival and breeding.

These are 5 major theories that shape life around us.

Definition of a Scientific Theory:
"The summarization of a hypothesis/many hypotheses with evidence to support it, including many successful tests, with no contradictory results."