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

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 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 the object to come to a stop.

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

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