Question

Which of the following effects cannot be produced by a force?

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

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Changing the mass of an object

The force has different effects on an object. It can change the direction of motion. For example, a batsman hits a moving ball.

A force can change the shape of the object. For example, squeezing a metal can.

It can change the position of an object. For example, kicking a football.

But force cannot change the mass of an object. It cannot be an effect of a force.