1.1 Matter Flashcards

1
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matter

A

Anything that has mass and takes up space

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2
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mass

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A measure of the amount of matter in an object

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3
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volume

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A measure of how much space an object

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4
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weight

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The force of gravity between Earth and an object

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5
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density

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A measure of how tightly packed the matter in an object is

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6
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conduct

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The passing of heat through a material while the material itself stays in place

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7
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insulate

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To prevent heat from passing through

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8
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Scientific measurment

A

A scientist measures mass in order to determine amount of matter in a object

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9
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Balances

A

Are used to measure mass in metric units of grams and

kilograms(not pounds and ounces).

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10
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Kilograms

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The unit you use to measure mass

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11
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buoyancy

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the tendency of a body to float or rise when in a fluid.

the upward force of fluid on an object

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12
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fluid

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a substance that continually, flows under sheer stress

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13
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resist

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to withstand action or effect

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14
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displace

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to remove from the usual or proper place

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15
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principle

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a law of act,of nature that explains how something works or why something happens

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16
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submerge

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to make (someone or something) go under the surface
of water  or some other liquid
17
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neutral

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a state in wich power is equal, not postive or negative

18
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hover

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to be in an undecided or uncertain state to remain floating over a place or object

19
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mold

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to press into shape

20
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hull

A

the frame or body of a ship.flying boat or air ship

21
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cavity

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a hollow place