Exam Review-Chapter 9_Methods of Science

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What is the proper unit for mass?

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kilograms

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What instrument is used to measure mass?

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balance scale

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How many millimeters are in 1 meter?

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1000

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What is the formula for density?

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density = mass / volume

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What happens to secondary waves when they hit the liquid outer core?

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They stop.

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What is the definition of mass?

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

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What is the definition of volume?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, usually measured in liters or cubic meters.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, which is equal to mass times the acceleration due to gravity.

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What is a balance scale used for?

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A balance scale is used to measure the mass of an object by comparing it to known masses.

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What is the difference between mass and density?

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Mass is the quantity of matter, while density is mass per unit volume.