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In which situation would the momentum of a moving object increase?(1 point)
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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.
A force acting in the direction of the object’s motion is removed from the object.

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

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A force acting in the direction opposite the object’s motion is removed from the object.

Reason: Momentum changes only when there is a net force (dp/dt = F_net). Removing a force that opposes the motion produces (or increases) a net force in the direction of motion, so the object accelerates and its momentum increases.