In which situation would the momentum of a moving object increase? (1 point)

Question

Two forces of equal magnitude act
• on the object in opposite directions.
A force acting in the direction of
• 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 new force acts on the object, opposing the object's motion.

Answer 1

The momentum of a moving object would increase in the situation where "a force acting in the direction opposite the object's motion is removed from the object."

When this opposing force is removed, the net force acting on the object becomes greater in the direction of its motion, leading to an increase in its velocity and consequently an increase in momentum.