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Every great physical therory starts as a heresy and ends as a dogma. Give some examples from the history of science of he validity of the incisice remark.

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To address the statement "Every great physical theory starts as a heresy and ends as a dogma," we can explore historical examples that illustrate this progression. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Key Terms**: - **Hearsay**: This refers to unofficial or unproven statements that are widely accepted without question. In the context of science, it can represent prevailing theories that lack empirical evidence. - **Dogma**: This signifies a proven theory or statement that is accepted as a fact based on logical reasoning and evidence. It is often unquestioned by the scientific community once established. ...
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