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Question
Give two examples of situations in which applied force causes a change in the shape of an object.
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Solution
Two examples of forces that cause a change in the shape of an object are as follows:
- Squeezing of a plastic bottle changes the shape of the bottle.
- Deformation of clay by pressing it between the hands.
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