Question

If a force is exerted on an object, which statement is true?

A. A large force always produces a large change in the object’s momentum.

B. A large force produces a large change in the object’s momentum only if the force is applied over a very short time interval


C. A small force applied over a long-time interval can produce a large change in the object’s momentum


D. A small force produces a large change in an object’s momentum.

Answer 1

B. A large force produces a large change in the object’s momentum only if the force is applied over a very short time interval.

Step-by-step explanation:

This statement aligns with Newton's second law of motion, which states that the change in momentum of an object is directly proportional to the force applied and occurs in the direction of the force, and is inversely proportional to the time over which the force is applied. Therefore, a large force applied over a very short time interval can result in a large change in the object's momentum, while a small force applied over a long time interval may not produce a significant change in the object's momentum.