Fluids Flashcards

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What is the Particle Theory of Matter?

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They are always moving, there is space between them, matter is made up of small particles, and they are attracted to one another.

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What is Density?

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How heavy something is for its size and how much space it takes up.

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What is Viscosity?

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How thick or thin a fluid is depending on how fast they flow.

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What is Buoyancy?

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An upward force that exerts on an object in water. This is the force that keeps boats floating in water.

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