Can a explanation in science be proven false?

Yes, an explanation/ theory for a phenomena in science is not something that is set in stone. If experiments are done that prove the current explanation is false and this is peer checked, then the explanation can absolutely be proven false.

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explanation:

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a pan containing water is placed in a positio n where it is exposed to a 10 mile per hour wind. the pan contains a uniform depth of 1.27 cm of water, is quite wide, and has a length of 2.44 m in the wind direction. the water in the pan is at a constant temperature of 15.5 °c.