Question
What happens to the total momentum in a system of two interacting objects when a net force is exerted upon the system?(1 point)
Responses
The total momentum increases.
The total momentum increases.
The total momentum can either increase or decrease.
The total momentum can either increase or decrease.
The total momentum decreases.
The total momentum decreases.
The total momentum is conserved.
Responses
The total momentum increases.
The total momentum increases.
The total momentum can either increase or decrease.
The total momentum can either increase or decrease.
The total momentum decreases.
The total momentum decreases.
The total momentum is conserved.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**The total momentum increases.**
When a net external force is exerted on a system of two interacting objects, it can change the total momentum of that system. The momentum of the system is only conserved when there are no external forces acting on it.
**The total momentum increases.**
When a net external force is exerted on a system of two interacting objects, it can change the total momentum of that system. The momentum of the system is only conserved when there are no external forces acting on it.