Which of the following is true of changes in momentum? A small force may produce a large change in momentum by acting over a short time interval.

A large force may produce a small change in momentum by acting over a short time interval.

A small force may produce a large change in momentum by acting on a very massive object.

A small force may produce a large change in momentum by acting over a short distance.

can you please explain why this is the answer as well and how you got it?

⇒  Answer is 3

Explanation: momentum = mass × velocity

"A small force may produce a large change in momentum by acting on a very massive object".

THEY HAVEN'T GIVEN US THE TIME PERIOD NOR THE DISTANCE TRAVELED. THEREFORE WE CANNOT ACTUALLY DECIDE IF THE FORCE IS KEPT FOR A LONG TIME OR SHORT TIME. ANYWAYS SINCE THE MASS IS GIVEN AS MASSIVE , THE  MOMENTUM SHOULD BE DEFINITELY HIGH.

WHY I SAY OTHERS ARE WRONG:

1) For a small force to give a large change in momentum, it should act for a long time interval.

2) By applying a large force for a short time interval, the change of momentum should be large.

3) Correct answer.

4) Acting over a short distance can be the same as acting over a short period of time.Therefore the distance should be large in order for a larger momentum.

I HOPE IT HELPS!

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