There are two types of forces X and Y. The forces belonging to type X can produce motion in a stationary object but cannot change the shape of the object. On the other hand, forces belonging to type Y cannot produce motion in a stationary object but can change the object. What is the general name of the forces as (a) X, and (b) Y?

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(a) The general name of the forces such as X is unbalanced forces
(b) The general name of the forces such as Y is balanced forces.

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Statement 1: Unbalanced forces can change the direction of motion.

Statement 2: A balanced force is required to accelerate the motion.

Statement 3: An object moves with a uniform velocity when balanced forces are acting on it and there is no net force acting on it.

Statement 4: Balanced force cannot start a motion.

Which of the following is not an effect of force ?
(a) a force can change the speed of a moving object
(b) a force can change the direction of a moving object
(c) a force can change the composition of a moving object
(d) a force can change the shape and size of an object

How can force change the shape and state of motion of an object??

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(a) The general name of the forces such as X is unbalanced forces (b) The general name of the forces such as Y is balanced forces.

(a) The general name of the forces such as X is unbalanced forces
(b) The general name of the forces such as Y is balanced forces.