Question

A boy throws a spherical ball of clay towards a wall as shown below. ​​

Discuss the type of force responsible for throwing of the clay and the various effects of forces experienced by the clay during this scenario.

Answer 1

The boy throws the ball of clay towards the wall by using the force of the muscles of his hand. Thus, muscular force is applied in throwing the clay.
The ball starts moving towards the wall with some speed. So, definitely, a change in its state of motion will be observed.
After hitting the wall, the spherical ball of clay will get deformed and experience a change in its shape as clay is a spongy substance.