Which of the following require application of force?
Pulling a box full of biscuits
Pushing a huge rock fallen in front of your car.
Folding an aluminum rod from the middle
All of the above.
Force is defined as any effort that changes the state of motion or shape of an object. Thus all of the above situations require application of force.
Does the transfer of energy take place when you push a huge rock with all your might and fail to move it? Where is the energy you spend going?