The type of force that can decrease the total momentum of a system is friction force.
Friction is a non-conservative force that acts to oppose the motion of objects, therefore it can lead to a loss of momentum in the system as it converts kinetic energy into thermal energy, effectively reducing the total momentum over time. The other forces listed, such as magnetic force, electrostatic force, and strong nuclear force, do not inherently lead to a decrease in total momentum in the same way.
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