Albert Einstein's theory of relativity replacing Isaac Newton's theory of gravity is an example of
A) a failure of the scientific method.
B) Occam's razor.
C) the cosmological principle.
D) the provisional nature of scientific knowledge.
E) the need for creativity in scientists.

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Scientific knowledge is provisional, meaning it is subject to change as new evidence and better explanations emerge. Einstein's theory of relativity provided a more comprehensive understanding of gravity, replacing Newton's theory.

Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity Replacing Isaac Newton's Theory of Gravity