Section 1 - Matter Flashcards
1
Q
anything that has mass and takes up space
A
matter
2
Q
a measure of the size of a body or region in three-dimensional space
A
volume
3
Q
a measure of the amount of matter in an object
A
mass
4
Q
a measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object ; its value can change with the location of the object in the universe
A
weight
5
Q
the curve at a liquid’s surface by which one measures the volume of a liquid
A
meniscus
6
Q
the tendency of an object to resist being moved or, if the object is moving, to resist a change in speed or direction until an outside force acts on the object
A
inertia
