Question

use the drop - down menus to complete each statement.
the amount of matter in an object is its
an action that has the ability to change an objects state of motion is
the rate at which velocity changes over time is

Explanation:

1. For the first blank: In physics, the amount of matter in an object is defined as its mass. Mass is a fundamental property that quantifies the quantity of matter.
2. For the second blank: A force is defined as an action that can change an object's state of motion (like changing its velocity, direction, or causing it to start/stop moving). It has the ability to alter the object's motion state.
3. For the third blank: Acceleration is the rate at which velocity changes over time. Mathematically, it is defined as \(a=\frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}\), where \(\Delta v\) is the change in velocity and \(\Delta t\) is the change in time.

Answer:

1. The amount of matter in an object is its \(\boldsymbol{\text{mass}}\).
2. An action that has the ability to change an object’s state of motion is \(\boldsymbol{\text{force}}\).
3. The rate at which velocity changes over time is \(\boldsymbol{\text{acceleration}}\).