Question

Which of the following statements is true for force?

• A. Force can change the speed of an object.
• B. Force can change the shape of an object.
• C. Force can change the direction of an object.
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of these

The force acting on an object can have various effects:

• It can change the shape of a non-rigid body. For example, when we compress a spring, its shape changes.
• It can change the direction of a moving object. For example, a batsman hits a ball to change its direction of motion.
• It can speed up or slow down a body. For example, using brakes, we can accelerate or decelerate a vehicle.