Measurements Flashcards

1
Q

What is mass?

A

The amount of matter in an object( how heavy it is due to matter)

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2
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In class, what will we measure mass in?

A

Grams.

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3
Q

What tool do we use to measure mass?

A

Scale/Electronic Balance.

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4
Q

What is mass not?

A

Weight.

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5
Q

What does weight measure?

A

The force with which gravity pulls on an object.

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6
Q

What is volume?

A

The amount of space occupied by a sample of matter.

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7
Q

What are the units for volume?

A

cm^3

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8
Q

What tools do we use to measure volume?

A

Graduated cylinder.

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9
Q

Why is volume a derived unit?

A

Because we must calculate several measurements to find it.

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10
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What is length?

A

The measurement or extent of something from end to end. (how long it is or the distance traveled).

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11
Q

What units do we use for length?

A

Centimeters.

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12
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What tool do we use to measure length?

A

Rulers.

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13
Q

What does temperature measure?

A

The average kinetic energy of the particles in matter.

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14
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What is kinetic energy?

A

Energy due to motion.

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15
Q

What units do we use to measure temperature?

A

Celsius.

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16
Q

What tools do we use to measure temperature?

A

Thermometer.