Unit 1 Lesson 1 Flashcards

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Matter

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Anything that has mass and takes up space

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Mass

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The amount of matter in an object
Measured in grams (gm) or kilograms (kg).
Measured using a balance

Does not change based on location

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Weight

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A measure of the gravitational force on an object
Measured in pounds (lb) or ounces (oz)
Measured using a scale

Can change depending on the object’s location

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Volume

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The amount of space an object takes up
Measured in liters (L), mL, cubic feet and cubic centimeters

Volume of a regular shape = length x width x height

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5
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Displacement

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The process where when an object is placed in water, it pushes some of the water out of the way

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Density

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The measure of the amount of mass in a given volume

Density = mass/volume

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