Physics Flashcard

Front

What is the SI unit of pressure?

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Pascal

Front

Which state of matter is practically unaffected by attractive forces between molecules?

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Gas

Front

What is a device that uses a confined liquid to multiply force?

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Hydraulic press

Front

What is the name of the curved surface that forms where a liquid touches the sides of a container?

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Meniscus

Front

The attractive force that holds molecules of different substances together is called what?

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Adhesion

Front

The two factors that affect gravitational pressure are the density and _____ of the liquid?

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Depth

Front

The principle stating that the pressure applied to an enclosed container is distributed equally throughout the container is known as what?

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Pascal's principle

Front

The phenomenon in which liquids in a thin tube rise above or fall beneath their own levels is called what?

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Capillarity

Front

The idea that all molecules are in constant motion and move at a speed determined by temperature is the what theory of matter?

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Kinetic

Front

A liquid weighing 145 N is placed in a container whose bottom has an area of 0.50 m². What is the pressure on the bottom of the container? (P = F/A)

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290 Pa