E1 Matter Flashcards
Matter
It takes up space
Mass
A measure of the amount of matter in a object
Volume
A measure of how much space an object takes up.The
loudness or softness of a sound
Weight
The force of gravity between Earth and an object
Density
A measure of how tightly packed the matter in an objects
is
Conduct
The passing of heat through a material while the material
itself stays in place
Insulate
To prevent heat from passingthrough
Scientific measurement
A scientist measures mass in order to determine amount
of matter in a object.
Balances
Are used to measure mass in metric units of grams and kilograms(not pounds and ounces)
Kilograms
The unit you use to measure mass
Fluid(Noun):
A substance that continually flows under sheer stressje
Resist
To withstand action or effect
Displace
To remove from the usual or proper place
Principle
A law or fact of nature that explains how something works or why somethings happens
Submerge
To make(someone or something)go under the surface of water or some other liquid