Metric System Study Guide - Flashcards
1
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Matter
A
Anything that has mass and volume (the stuff around us)
2
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Mass
A
A measure of how much matter (stuff) there is in an object
3
Q
Volume
A
How much space the matter (stuff) takes up
4
Q
Density
A
The amount of matter in a given space
5
Q
Lever
A
Long beam set on a fulcrum
6
Q
Fulcrum
A
The pivot point of a level
7
Q
Rider
A
Wight used to measure mass on a triple beam balance
8
Q
Density
A
The amount (measured) or matter in a given space. It determines wether something sinks or floats.
