Question

What are the effect that force can produce? Give example of each effect.

Answer 1

Effects of force with examples:

1. It can make a stationary object move. Example: pushing a box at rest on the table brings the box in motion.

2. It can stop a moving object. Example: catching a moving ball and making it stop on your hand.

3. It can change the speed of a moving object. Example: increasing the speed of a bicycle by exerting more force on the peddle.

4. It can change the direction of a moving object. Example: changing the direction of motion of the cricket ball by the batsman after he hits the ball.

5. It can change the shape or size of an object. Example: squeezing a toothpaste and changing its shape.