Physical Properties Flashcards
matter
anything that has mass and takes up space
mass
a measure of the amount of matter takes 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
a 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
buoyancy
the upward force of fluids on objects.
fluid
a substance that continually flows under sheer stress.
resist
withstand action or effect.
displase
to remove from the usual or proper place.
principle
a law or fact of nature that explain how something works
or why something happens.
submurge
to make (someone or something) so under surface of water or some liquid.
nutral
a state in witch power equal,not positive or negative.
hover
to be in an undecided or uncertain state to remain float-
ing over a place or object.
