Physics Vocabulary

1. the amount of matter in an object
4. a push or pull acting upon an object
7. a stored, "unrealized" ability to do work or change
9. things relating to, involving, or producing motion
11. a state of balance between opposing forces, influences, or actions, where no net change occurs
14. the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time
15. the measurement of mass + the gravitational pull acting on that mass
16. a quantity representing the change in position of an object
17. the capacity to do work, producing light, heat, or motion

2. a quantity that is fully described by a single real number and a unit of measurement, without any directional component
3. the rate at which an object changes its position in a specific direction
5. the sustainable management, protection, and preservation of natural resources, environments, and ecosystems
6. an invisible force that draws any two objects with mass or energy toward each other
8. the space between two things
10. the ability to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort, expense, or energy
12. the rate at which an object moves, covers distance, or acts, calculated as distance divided by time
13. the natural tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion, including changes to its speed or direction