Physics Basics: Volume, Mass, and Weight

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Which of the following is not a fundamental property of matter?

  • Density
  • Mass
  • Weight (correct)
  • Volume

According to Pascal's Law, what happens when pressure is applied to a fluid?

  • The pressure increases only at the point of application.
  • The fluid becomes incompressible.
  • The pressure decreases evenly throughout the fluid.
  • The force applied is transferred equally throughout the fluid. (correct)

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

  • Volume is the product of mass and density.
  • Density is the product of mass and volume.
  • Density is the sum of mass and volume.
  • Mass is the product of density and volume. (correct)

Why is weight considered a derived quantity?

<p>Weight is the product of mass and gravitational acceleration. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of volume?

<p>Volume is the amount of space a substance or object occupies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Volume

The amount of space an object or substance occupies.

Mass

The quantity of matter in an object, measured in grams or kilograms.

Weight

The force of gravity on an object's mass, typically measured in newtons or pounds.

Pascal’s Law

A principle stating that pressure applied to a fluid is transmitted equally throughout.

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Pressure

The force applied per unit area in a fluid or gas.

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Study Notes

Volume

  • Volume is the amount of space a substance or object occupies.

Mass

  • Mass is the quantity of matter a body possesses.
  • Measured in grams and kilograms.

Weight

  • Weight is the measure of matter multiplied by the gravitational force acting on it.

Pascal's Law

  • Pressure applied to a fluid is transferred equally throughout the entire fluid.

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