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 speed of the object to increase.
The force will cause the speed of the object to increase.
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 direction of the object.
The force will cause a change in the direction of the object.
The force will cause a change in the momentum of the object.
1 answer
The best statement that describes the effect of a net force applied to a moving object is:
The force will cause a change in the momentum of the object.
This is because a net force acting on an object results in an acceleration (as per Newton's second law), which changes the object's velocity, thereby altering its momentum. The other options may also be possible effects depending on the specific direction and magnitude of the force, but they are not universally true for all scenarios.
