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To explain: The conservation of energy is considered to be a law and not a theory.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
As per the law of conservation of energy, energy is not constructed or destroyed but is transformed from one form to a different form.
A law is a fact and has no exceptions while a theory may have exceptions. As the law of conservation of energy has no exceptions, it is considered to be a law and not a theory. Also, a theory may be altered over the time but a law needs no alterations.
Conclusion:
Newton’s law of motion is another example of a law.
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