To understand what is matter composed of, we need to dig deeper. (For reference – follow this link) What is Matter Made of? The term “matter” is used as a “specifying modifier”. Note: You must be wondering as to what is the difference between the definition and characteristics of matter but let me tell you there is no standard definition of matter in physics. Matter occupies space and hence it has volume.There are two important characteristics of matter that can be extracted from its definition. On one hand, matter is the “substance” that makes everything in this universe (matter is dubbed as the stuff of the universe), and on the other hand, mass is a “quantitative property” that is used to measure matter in its various forms. Many times mass is confused with the matter but they are not the same. Note: For a better understanding of “SI units” read this article – New definition of Kilogram and other SI units Difference Between Mass and Matter When we say something occupies space means they have Volume. Matter is defined as a substance that occupies space and has mass. In your observation, you must have noticed that all these things have two things in common. Scientists have termed it “matter”.Ĭheck List of States of MatterHere. But all these substances are again must be made of something more fundamental. All the things that you just observed are made of various substances, such as metal, plastic, wood etc.
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