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When a rubber ball is pressed between hands, its shape changes. This happens because of

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Balanced forces acting on the ball

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Unbalanced forces acting on the ball

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Gravitational forces acting on the ball

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Frictional forces acting on the ball

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Solution

The correct option is A Unbalanced forces acting on the ball
Unbalanced forces from the hands press the ball from two sides. This causes the shape of the ball to change.

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