6th Grade Physical Science Vocabulary

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Conductivity

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The ability of a material to allow the flow of electricity or heat.

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Density

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The amount of mass in a given volume of a substance.

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Friction

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A force that opposes the motion of an object as it moves across or through another substance.

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Inertia

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The tendency of an object to resist a change in its state of motion or rest.

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Matter

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Anything that has mass and takes up space; can exist in solid, liquid, or gas form.

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

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Mixture

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A combination of two or more substances in which each retains its own properties and can be separated by physical means.

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Solution

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved into another, such as salt dissolved in water.

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Speed

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The distance an object travels per unit of time; calculated by dividing distance by time.

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NGSS.K-PS2-2

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Sound Energy

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The energy produced by vibrations that travel through a medium such as air or water, and are detected by our ears.

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NGSS.1-PS4-1

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Tension

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The force that is transmitted through a string, rope, or other flexible materials when pulled tight.