e1 matter Flashcards

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Matter

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Anything that has mass and takes up space

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Mass

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A measure of the amount of matter in an object

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Volume

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A measure of how much space an object takes up

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Weight

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The force of gravity between earth and an object

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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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Conduct

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

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Insulate

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To prevent heat from passing trough

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Scientific Measurement

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

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Balances

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are used to measure mass in metric units grams and kilograms (not pounds and ounces)

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Killograms

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the unit you used to measure mass

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Buyancy

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the density of a loudly to float or rise when in fluid. the upward force of fluids in a object.

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Fluid

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a substance that conditionally flows under sheer stress

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Resit

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to withstand action or effect

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Displace

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to remove from the usual or proper place

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Principle

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a law or fact of nature the explains how something works or why something happens

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Submerge

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to making (someone or something) go under that surface of water or some other liquid

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Neutral

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a shade in which power is equal not positive or negative

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Hover

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to be in any undecided or uncertain state to remain floating

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Mold

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to press into shape

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Hull

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the frame or body of a ship, flying boat, or airship

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Cavity

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a hollow place