AOPSL Plant Science – Solids and Liquids
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| Topic
1: Forms of Matter |
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| 1.1
Explain how matter is structured. |
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| 1.2
Name some solids, liquid, and/or gaseous materials that
are handled at your site. |
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| 1.3
Explain why liquids can flow. |
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| Topic
2: Solids |
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| 2.1
Define mass, density and stress. |
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| 2.2
Describe the effects of stresses, including tension, compression,
twisting, and shearing on solid materials at your site. |
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| 2.3
Define elasticity. |
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| 2.4
Describe the effects temperature has on solids. |
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| Topic
3: Liquids |
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| 3.1
Give examples of how liquids seek their own level at
your site. |
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| 3.2
Describe wetting and capillary action. Identify places at
your site where wetting and capillary action take place. |
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| 3.3
Explain buoyancy. Identify equipment or control systems
at your site where buoyancy is used. |
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| 3.4
Define specific gravity. Describe examples of how specific
gravity is used at your site. |
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| 3.5
Describe the effects of temperature and pressure on liquids
at your site. |
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