Newton’s cradle is a contraption where metal balls hang from a frame. When one ball is pulled and released, the collision causes one ball on the opposite end to be released.

Which type of force can decrease the total momentum of this system?

(1 point)
Responses

friction force
friction force

magnetic force
magnetic force

electrostatic force
electrostatic force

strong nuclear force
strong nuclear force

The correct answer is (1) friction force.