A force cannot change ________ of a body.

direction of motion

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shape

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speed

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mass

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Solution

The correct option is D mass
A force can:

Make a stationary object move or bring a moving object to rest

Speed up or slow down a body, i.e., change its speed

Change the direction of motion

Change the shape of an object

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter present in a body. The application of a force on a body does not change its mass.

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