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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 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 object to come to a stop. The force will cause the object to come to a stop. The force will cause the speed of the object to increase. The force will cause the speed of the object to increase.

Answer 1

The best statement that describes the effect of the applied net force on a moving object is: **The force will cause a change in the momentum of the object.**

This statement is accurate because, according to Newton's second law, a net force acting on an object results in an acceleration, which changes the object's velocity. Since momentum is the product of mass and velocity (momentum = mass × velocity), any change in velocity (whether in magnitude or direction) will result in a change in momentum.