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Physical Properties
Physical Properties for Hudson
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| physical property | A property that can be observed without changing the identity of an object. |
| mass | A measure of the amount of matter in an object. |
| density | The amount of matter in a certain volume of a substance; found by dividing the mass of an object by its volume. |
| buoyancy | The upward push of a liquid or a gas on an object placed in it. |
| conduction | The passing of heat through a material while the material itself stays in place. |
| magnetism | The ability of an object to push or pull on another object that has the magnetic property. |
| light transmission | The movement of light through a substance or object. |