When the net force acting on an object is zero, the total momentum of the system will: A)remain constant; B)increase with time; C)decrease with time; D)None of these

Marisa Singleton

Marisa Singleton

Answered question

2023-03-24

When the net force acting on an object is zero, the total momentum of the system will:
A)remain constant;
B)increase with time;
C)decrease with time;
D)None of these

Answer & Explanation

tambulloc5dn

tambulloc5dn

Beginner2023-03-25Added 8 answers

The ideal decision is A
remain constant

Newton's First Law of Motion states that if a body experiences no net force at all, it will either remain static or move with a uniform speed.
The momentum is unaffected because the body's velocity doesn't change.

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