experimental law

An experimental law is a scientific principle that has been consistently confirmed through repeated experiments and observations. It describes a regular pattern or relationship in nature that is reliably observed under specific conditions. Unlike a theory, which explains why something happens, an experimental law states what happens. These laws help scientists predict outcomes in future experiments and understand the fundamental behaviors of the physical world. Examples include Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation and the gas laws. They are accepted because extensive testing has shown they accurately describe natural phenomena within their applicable contexts.