A machine changes the direction of the force.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Consider the example of a pulley that is used to lift a load.
When we pull the rope of the pulley down, the load attached to the other end of the rope is lifted up.
Clearly, the pulley which is a machine changes the direction of the force.
Hence, the given statement is true.

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(a) to multiply the force,

(b) to change the point of application of force,

(d) to obtain the gain in speed.

(a) Give one example where force changes the speed of a moving object.

(b) Give one example where force changes the direction of a moving object.

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