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mass
how much matter there is in an object
volume
how much space an object takes up
density
amount of matter in a given space
meniscus
a curved surface formed from a liquid in a graduated cylinder
irregular object
doesn't have a fixed shape
principle of displacement
volume of water displaced equals volume of object
independent variable
variable that is changing
dependent variable
variable being measured
control variable
variable that stays the same
matter
anything that has mass and takes up space
weight
the force exerted on an object due to gravity
equation for weight
W = m x g
mass unit
grams
volume unit
ml
weight unit
Newton
equation for density
D = m/v
equation for volume
V = m/d
equation for mass
M = d x v
relative density
less dense substances float over more dense substances
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