Chapter 2 Lesson 1(Measurement- A Common Language)

Front

What is a measure of the amount of matter in an object?

Back

Mass

Front

What is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object?

Back

Weight

Front

What is the modern version of the metric system known as?

Back

International System of Units (SI)

Front

What is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume?

Back

Density

Front

What do we call the curve caused by water sticking to glass?

Back

Meniscus

Front

What unit is commonly used to measure mass in the metric system?

Back

Gram (g)

Front

What is the basic unit of length in the metric system?

Back

Meter (m)

Front

What is the volume of a cube with sides of 2 cm?

Back

8 cm³ (Volume = side³)

Front

What is the formula for calculating density?

Back

Density = Mass / Volume

Front

What is the unit of weight in the metric system?

Back

Newton (N)