Chapter 1 2k14 Flashcards
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Matter
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anything that has mass and takes up space
2
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Volume
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a measure of the size of a body or region in three dimensional space
3
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Meniscus
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the curve at a liquid’s surface by which one measures the volume of the liquid
4
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mass
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a measure of the amount of matter in an object
5
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weight
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a measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object; its value can change with location of the object in the universe
6
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inertia
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the tendency of an object to resist being moved or, if the object is moving to resist a change in speed or direction until an outside force acts on the object.
