Question

Give one example each to indicate that the application of a force

1. produces motion
2. stops motion
3. slows down motion
4. changes the direction of motion
5. deforms a body

Answer 1

1. A car originally at rest when pushed, begins to move.
2. A moving bicycle is stopped by applying the brakes.
3. The speed of a moving vehicle is slowed down by applying the brakes.
4. A player kicks a moving football to change its direction of motion.
5. On stretching a rubber string, its length increases.