Chapter 1. Section 1 Matter Flashcards
(6 cards)
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Matter
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anything that has mass and takes up space
2
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Volume
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a measure of the size of a body or region in three-dimensional space
3
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Meniscus
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the curve at a liquids surface by which one measures the volume of the liquid
4
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Mass
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a measure of the amount of matter in an object
5
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Weight
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a measure of the gravitaional force exerted on an object; its vaule can change
6
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Inertia
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the tendency of an object to resist being moved or if the object is moving to resist a change in speed or direction until and outside force acts on the object .
