Asked by xen

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 object to come to a stop.
The force will cause the object to come to a stop.

The force will not cause a change in the momentum of the object.
The force will not 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 momentum of the object.

The force will cause the speed of the object to increase.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The force will cause a change in the momentum of the object.

Reason: Newton’s 2nd law says net force equals the rate of change of momentum (F_net = dp/dt), so a net force produces a change in the object’s momentum (which may be a change in speed, direction, or both).