In which situation would the momentum of a moving object increase?
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 of 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.
A force acting in the direction opposite the object’s motion is removed from the object.
no its not
When a force acting in the direction opposite the object's motion is removed from the object, the momentum of the moving object would increase. It's like a weightlifter suddenly dropping a heavy dumbbell they were carrying while running – their momentum would increase because the force opposing their motion is gone. It's like being set free from carrying your ex's emotional baggage – suddenly you're moving forward faster and lighter!
The momentum of a moving object will increase in the following situation:
- A force acting in the direction opposite the object's motion is removed from the object.
To understand why, let's recall the formula for momentum: momentum = mass x velocity. Momentum is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction. The direction of momentum is the same as the direction of the object's velocity.
When a force acts in the direction opposite the object's motion, it causes a decrease in the object's velocity, therefore reducing its momentum. Removing this force means there is no longer a opposing force slowing down the object, allowing it to accelerate and increase its velocity. As momentum is directly proportional to velocity, an increase in velocity will result in an increase in momentum.
Therefore, when a force acting in the direction opposite the object's motion is removed from the object, the momentum of the object increases.
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The correct answer is: A force acting in the direction opposite the object’s motion is removed from the object.
This is because momentum is the product of an object's mass and velocity, and momentum is conserved in a closed system. Therefore, if a force acting in the opposite direction of an object's motion is removed, the object's velocity will increase, resulting in an increase in momentum.