e1 matter Flashcards
Matter
Anything that has mass and takes up space
Mass
A measure of the amount of matter in an object
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 is
Conduct
The passing of heat through a material while the material itself stays in place
Insulate
To prevent heat from passing trough
Scientific Measurement
A scientist measures mass in order to determine the amount of matter in an object
Balances
are used to measure mass in metric units grams and kilograms (not pounds and ounces)
Killograms
the unit you used to measure mass
Buyancy
the density of a loudly to float or rise when in fluid. the upward force of fluids in a object.
Fluid
a substance that conditionally flows under sheer stress
Resit
to withstand action or effect
Displace
to remove from the usual or proper place
Principle
a law or fact of nature the explains how something works or why something happens
Submerge
to making (someone or something) go under that surface of water or some other liquid
Neutral
a shade in which power is equal not positive or negative
Hover
to be in any undecided or uncertain state to remain floating
Mold
to press into shape
Hull
the frame or body of a ship, flying boat, or airship
Cavity
a hollow place
