E1 Matter Flashcards
Matter
Anything that has mass and takes up space
Mass
a measure of how much matter is in an object
Volume
the amount of space that an object fills up
Weight
g
the downward force caused by gravity on an object
Density
A measure of how much matter is in a certain volume
Conduct
it allows energy to flow through something easily
Insulate
they do not let energy flow through something
Scientific Measures
it is the mass in order to determine the amount of matter in an object. Balances are us to measure mass in metric units of grams and kilograms( not pounds and ounces).
Buoyancy
the tendency of a body to float or rise. When in a fluid, the upward force of fluids on an object.
Fluid
A substance that continually flows under sheer steers
Resist
to with stand action or effect
Display
to remove from the usual or proper place
Principle
A law or fact of nature that explains how something works or why something happens
Neutral
A state in which power is equal; not positive or negative
Hover
to be in an decided or uncertain state to remain floating over a place or object