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Mini-Quiz: Definition of Matter

by Ron Kurtus (updated 8 February 2022)

Take this Mini-Quiz to check your understanding of the lesson material.

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1. Is air matter?

No, because it is a gas

People aren't sure, because you can't see it

Yes, because it takes up space and has mass or weight

2. What property of matter causes the Earth's gravity?

The dimension of the Earth causes its gravity

The mass of the Earth causes its force of gravity

The Earth is partially made up of matter

3. Why is the word "antimatter" somewhat misleading?

Antimatter is actually matter with an opposite charge or spin

Because it really does not exist

It really should be called dark matter

If you got all three correct, you are on your way to becoming a Champion in Physics. If you had problems, you had better look over the material again.

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Physics topics

Mini-Quiz: Definition of Matter

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Matter topics

• Overview of Study of Matter

Basics

• Definition of Matter
• -- Measurement of Mass
• Theories of Matter
• -- Dalton's Atomic Theory
• -- Kinetic Theory of Matter

Particles of Matter

• Structure of the Atom
• -- Are Atoms Tiny Solar Systems?
• Subatomic Particles
• -- Neutrons
• -- Antiparticles
• Antimatter
• Atomic Weight
• Fundamental Particles of Matter
• Radioactivity

Density

• Density of Matter
• Factors Affecting Density of Matter
• Archimedes Solves Density Problem

States of Matter

• States of Matter
• Changing States of Matter
• Pressure and States of Matter
• Exotic States of Matter
• Changing Liquid to Gas
• Snow
• Dry Ice is Solid Carbon Dioxide

Fluids

• Characteristics of Fluids
• Pressure in Fluids
• How Objects Float in Fluids
• Applications of Fluid Principles

Also see

• Physics Survey Results
• Physical Science
• Astronomy
• Chemistry
• Algebra

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