physics Flashcards

(20 cards)

1
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Define density.

A

Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

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2
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True or false: Density is measured in grams per cubic centimeter.

A

TRUE

Common units for density include g/cm³ and kg/m³.

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3
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Fill in the blank: Mass is measured in _______.

A

grams or kilograms

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4
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What is the formula for density?

A

Density = Mass / Volume

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5
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Define the particle model.

A

The particle model describes matter as being made up of tiny particles that are in constant motion.

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6
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True or false: In solids, particles are tightly packed.

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TRUE

This arrangement allows solids to maintain a fixed shape.

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7
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Fill in the blank: In liquids, particles are _______ than in solids.

A

less tightly packed

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8
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What happens to particles during melting?

A

Particles gain energy and move apart, changing from solid to liquid.

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9
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Define evaporation.

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Evaporation is the process where liquid turns into vapor at temperatures below boiling.

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10
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True or false: Gases have a definite shape.

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FALSE

Gases take the shape of their container.

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11
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Fill in the blank: The boiling point of water is _______ degrees Celsius.

A

100

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12
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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where vapor turns back into liquid.

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13
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Define sublimation.

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Sublimation is the transition of a substance from solid to gas without becoming liquid.

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14
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True or false: All substances have the same density.

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FALSE

Different materials have different densities.

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15
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Fill in the blank: Volume is measured in _______.

A

liters or cubic centimeters

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16
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What happens to density when temperature increases?

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Density generally decreases as temperature increases due to expansion.

17
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Define mass.

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in grams.

18
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True or false: Ice is less dense than liquid water.

A

TRUE

This is why ice floats on water.

19
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Fill in the blank: Freezing is the process of a liquid becoming _______.

20
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What is the relationship between mass, density, and volume?

A

Mass equals density multiplied by volume.