final exam s1 24/25

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What is a solid?

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A state of matter that has a definite shape and volume. Solids do not change shape unless a force is applied.

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What is a liquid?

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A state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container. Liquids can flow and change shape.

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What is a gas?

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A state of matter that has no definite shape or volume. Gases expand to fill their container and can change volume.

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What happens to the volume of a gas when it is moved to a different container?

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The volume of a gas can change depending on the size and shape of the new container.

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What are opposite poles in magnetism?

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Opposite poles are the ends of a magnet that attract each other, such as a north pole and a south pole.

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What are like poles in magnetism?

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Like poles are the ends of a magnet that repel each other, such as two north poles or two south poles.

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What is a unit of mass?

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A measurement used to quantify the amount of matter in an object, commonly measured in grams (g).

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What is potential energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or state, such as a stretched rubber band.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object in motion, which depends on its mass and speed.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.