E1 physical science Flashcards

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matter

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Anything that has mass or 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

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insulate

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To prevent heat from passing through

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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 of grams and kilograms ( not pounds and ounces)

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fluid

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A substance that continually flows under sheer stress

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resist

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to withstand action or effect

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displace

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to move from usual or proper place

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13
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principle

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

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14
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submerge

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push under something

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15
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neutral

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a state in which power is equil, not positive or negative

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hover

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to be in an undecided or uncertain state to remain floating over a place or object

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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

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cavity

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a hole or a hollow place

20
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Archemedis principle

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explains buoancy + displacement

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evaporate

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to change from a gas to a liquid

22
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condense

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to change from a gas to a liquid

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melt

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to change from a solid to a liquid

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water vapor

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the gas state of water

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freeze

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to change from a liquid to a solid