A net force is applied to a moving object.

Question

Which statement best describes the effect of the force? (1 point)
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 direction of the object.
The force will cause the object to come to a stop.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the effect of the force 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), which changes the object's velocity and, consequently, its momentum. The other options may be true in specific scenarios, but the change in momentum is the most general effect of applying a net force to a moving object.