What are the things that can be done by applying force?

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Following things can be done by applying force:

(i) It can move a body initially at rest.

(ii) It can bring a moving body to rest.

(iii) It can change the direction of a moving body.

(iv) It can change the speed of a moving body.

(v) It can change the shape of a body.

(vi) It can change the size of a body.

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