Physical Properties 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 and an object takes up
weight
The force of gravity between Earth and an object
density
A measure of how tightly packed the matter in an object
conduct
The passing of heat though a materal itseif stays in place
insulate
To prevent heat from passing though
scientific measurement
A scientist measures mass in order to determine the amount of matter in an object
balance
are used to measure mass and metric units of grams and kilograms(not pounds or ounces)
Kliograms
the unit used to measure mass
Fluid (noun)
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 something or somebody go under the surface of water or something liquid
