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Which situation would result in a theory being replaced rather than revised?

a. additional experiments are performed that confirm the existing theory.
b. new information is discovered that contradicts the existing theory.
c. scientists disagree on how to revise a theory, so they replace it instead.
d. new experiments to confirm the theory yield inconclusive results.

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Answer from: ebzloera

The correct option is B.

Science is a very dynamic subject, scientific investigations go on all the time, all over the world and new discoveries are been made on a daily basis. When new facts emerge about a scientific theory that is already in existence, the theory will be updated in accordance with the new discovery. In a situation where the new emerging fact contradict an existing theory, such a theory will be discarded and be replaced with the new one.

Answer from: chloerodgers56

The correct option is B.

Answer from: bounce76

"New information is discovered that contradicts the existing theory" is the situation among the choices given in the question that would result in a theory being replaced rather than revised. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B". I hope it helps you.

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