E1 Physical Science 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
the 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 through
fluid
a substance that continually flows under sheer stress
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 something happens
submerge
to make someone or something go underwater or of another liquid
neutral
a state in which power is equal; not positive or negative
hover
to be in an undecided state; to remain floating over an object or place
mold
press something into shape