Question

A net force is applied to a moving object. Which statement best describes the effect of the force?(1 point)
Responses

The force will cause the object to come to a stop.
The force will cause the object to come to a stop.

The force will cause a change in the momentum of the object.
The force will cause a change in the momentum of the object.

The force will cause a change in the direction of the object.
The force will cause a change in the direction of the object.

The force will cause the speed of the object to increase.

Answer 1

The best statement that describes the effect of the net force applied to a moving object is:

**The force will cause a change in the momentum of the object.**

This is because any net force acting on an object will result in a change in its velocity (either speed, direction, or both), which will in turn change its momentum, as momentum is the product of mass and velocity.