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What does mass measure in an object?
What does mass measure in an object?
- The temperature of the object
- The amount of material in the object (correct)
- The volume of the object
- The speed of the object
Which of the following is a characteristic of a solid?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a solid?
- Its shape and mass remain constant (correct)
- It can flow and take the shape of its container
- It occupies no space
- It can change shape easily
What can be used to measure the mass of an object?
What can be used to measure the mass of an object?
- A ruler
- A weighing scale (correct)
- A thermometer
- A measuring cup
Which of the following objects is an example of matter that is solid?
Which of the following objects is an example of matter that is solid?
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A rock is considered heavier than a piece of paper because:
A rock is considered heavier than a piece of paper because:
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Study Notes
Mass of Matter
- Matter possesses mass, which is a measure of the amount of material an object contains.
- Mass determines whether an object is heavy or light.
- Weighing scales are used to measure the mass of various objects.
- Comparison example: a rock has greater mass and is heavier than a piece of paper.
Solid State of Matter
- Matter can exist in a solid state, characterized by a fixed shape and mass.
- Common examples of solid objects include marbles, chairs, bags, and tables.
- In solid form, both the shape and mass of matter remain constant.
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