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Question
An archer stretches her bow while taking aim at the target. She then releases the arrow, which begins to move towards the target. Based on this information fill up the gaps in the following statements using the following terms.
To stretch the bow, the archer applies a force that causes a change in its ______.
Options
muscular
contact
non-contact
gravity
friction
shape
attraction
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Solution
To stretch the bow, the archer applies a force that causes a change in its shape.
Explanation:
A force may make an object move from rest, change its speed if it is moving, or change its direction or shape.
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