Hi, I was asked this question for homework and was wondering if anyone had the answer.
I had suggestions like 'air' and 'gravitation', but I'm not really sure.
2007-02-26 17:41:13 · 3 answers · asked by Cheezos 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The answer from this link explains it very simply.
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http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/vacuum
NOUN:
pl. vac·u·ums or vac·u·a (-y-) KEY
Absence of matter.
A space empty of matter.
A space relatively empty of matter.
A space in which the pressure is significantly lower than atmospheric pressure.
A state of emptiness; a void.
A state of being sealed off from external or environmental influences; isolation.
2007-02-26 19:41:10 · answer #1 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, the answer is "anything." I think a simpler answer to your question might be "pressure" as a so-called perfect vacuum has a gaseous pressure of absolute zero, even though this is impossible in reality. Click the link below for more information.
2007-02-26 17:56:09 · answer #2 · answered by Bael 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A perfect vacuum is the complete absence of matter.
2007-02-26 17:50:26 · answer #3 · answered by Elisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋