Vocab. 2/15 - 2/16 Matter Flashcards
1
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Matter
A
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
2
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Mass
A
A measure of the amount of matter in an object.
3
Q
Meniscus
A
The curved surface of any liquid.
4
Q
Weight
A
A measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object.
5
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Volume
A
The amount of space that an object takes up or occupies.
6
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Density
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The ratio of the mass of a substance to the volume of the substance.
7
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Water Displacement
A
The method used in order to find the volume of an irregularly shaped solid.
8
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Formula for Displacement
A
Final volume - Initial volume = Volume of an irregular shaped solid
