E1 Matter Flashcards
Matter
anything that has mass and takes up space
mass
a measure of the amount of matter in an objcet
volume
a measure of how much space an object takes up
weight
the force of gravity between earth and an object
density
a measure of how tightly packed the matter in an object
conduct
works with energy well
insulate
doesnt work with energy well
sicentific measurement
measures mass to determine the amount of matter in an object
Balance
used to measure mass in metric units of grams and kilo grams (not pounds and ounces
Buoancy
the tendency of a body to float or rise when in a fluid. The upward force of an object.
resist
to withstand action or effect
displace
to remove from the usual or proper place
principle
a law or fact
submerge
to make someone or something happens
neutral
State in which power, equal; not positive or negative