A net force acting on an object is plotted versus time

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Linear Momentum · Linear Momentum

Problem

A net force acting on an object is plotted versus time. The area enclosed above the time axis is numerically equal to the area enclosed below the axis but opposite in sign. Describe the resulting change in the object's momentum and explain your reasoning in one or two sentences.

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