Question

In which situation would the momentum of a moving object increase?(1 point) Responses Two forces of equal magnitude act on the object in opposite directions. Two forces of equal magnitude act on the object in opposite directions. 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.

Answer 1

The momentum of a moving object would increase in the following situation:

A force acting in the direction opposite the object’s motion is removed from the object.

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