Measuring Scales

In the realm of theoretical and pure sciences, such as mathematics and physics, the proof of a theorem or principle leads to an unequivocal conclusion. For instance, in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is always equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. In physics, the velocity of an object is determined by dividing the object’s displacement by the time taken. These events in the pure sciences always occur with 100% certainty and are not subject to occasional or partial occurrences. If even a single case were to be found where such a relationship does not hold true, it would challenge the validity of the principle or theorem.