Physical Science Vocabulary

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What is speed?

Back

Speed is a measure of how fast an object is going.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is matter?

Back

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is force?

Back

Force is a push or pull acting on an object.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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What is a physical change?

Back

A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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What are the states of matter?

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The states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Front

What is displacement?

Back

Displacement is the shortest distance from the initial to the final position of an object.

Front

What is a frame of reference?

Back

A frame of reference is a system for specifying the precise location of objects in space and time.

Front

What is temperature?

Back

Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4