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

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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 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.

Answer 1

The statement that best 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 a net force acting on an object will result in an acceleration (according to Newton's second law of motion), which can change the object's velocity (speed and/or direction), and thus change its momentum. While the other options may occur, they are not guaranteed and depend on the specifics of the force applied.