Question

In which situation would the momentum of a moving object increase?(1 point)
Responses

Two forces of equal magnitude act on the object in opposite directions.
Two forces of equal magnitude act on the object in opposite directions.

A new force acts on the object, opposing the object’s motion.
A new force acts on the object, opposing the object’s motion.

A force acting in the direction opposite the object’s motion is removed from the object.
A force acting in the direction opposite the object’s motion is removed from the object.

A force acting in the direction of the object’s motion is removed from the object.

Answer 1

The momentum of a moving object would increase in the situation where **a force acting in the direction opposite the object’s motion is removed from the object**.

When that opposing force is removed, the object is less hindered in its motion, allowing it to gain speed, and therefore its momentum increases.