Physics Vocabulary Quiz:Fill In The Blank

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Physics vocabulary quiz based on Physics Vocabulary from 8th grade. Got this directly from my teacher I hope he won't mind. Created by lazemaze. Physics Vocabulary Flashcards This link does not open in a new window. Don't be tempted to cheat! =P

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When we use any of our 5 senses to gather information
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When we come up with a conclusion, or logical explanation, based on observations we make
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To determine the size or amount of something by assigning numbers to it
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A scientist's prediction or educated guess about what will happen or why something happens
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Anything that takes up space and has mass
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A science that studies how matter is put together, and the interaction of its particles
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A scientific paper written to share knowledge and information, and to improve our understanding of experiments an discoveries
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The amount of mass per unit of volume (mass/volume or mass ÷ volume)
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A measurement of the amount of matter in an object(how much stuff)
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A measurement of the amount of space an object takes up (3-dimensional)
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The ability of an object to float and sink in a fluid(liquid or gas)
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An upward force acting against gravity, that pushes on an object in a fluid
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Push or a pull
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A fundamental force that pulls or pushes everything towards a large planet or object
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A label used to identify different types of measurements
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The basic unit for measuring the volume of a liquid
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The basic unit used to measure length or distance
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The basic unit used to measure mass
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An activity that tests a hypothesis to answer a specific question, and where the results can be observed and recorded
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The measurement of the change in position of something
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Represented by an arrow, it tells you a magnitude(amount) of something
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The force that resists motion between two objects
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The overall force on an object, after all the forces are added together
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A push or pull created when two objects touch
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A push or pull created without touching an objectExample:Gravitational Force or Magnetism

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