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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 cause the object to come to a stop.
The force will cause the object to come to a stop.
The force will cause a change in the direction of the object.
The force will cause a change in the direction of the object.
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The best response to the effect of a net force applied to a moving object is:
The force will cause a change in the momentum of the object.
This statement encompasses all possible effects of an applied force, including changes in speed and direction, since momentum is a product of an object's mass and velocity.
