Question

Which of the following effects can be produced by a force acting on an object?

• A. Changing the position of an object
• B. Changing the speed of an object
• C. Changing the shape of an object
• D. Changing the mass of an object

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A

Changing the position of an object

B

Changing the speed of an object

C

Changing the shape of an object

The force acting on the object can change its position. E.g. when we kick a stationary ball, it moves to a different position.
The force can also change the speed of an object. E.g. when we apply brakes of a car, its speed decreases.
Another effect that can be caused by a force is changing the shape of the object. E.g. a rubber band stretches on applying force.
However, the mass of the object can't be changed by applying a force.