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Question
What effect can a force produce on a body which is not allowed to move?
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Solution
When a force is applied to a body that is not free to move, it gets deformed, i.e., the shape or size of the body changes. Examples include squeezing a rubber ball, which changes its shape, or compressing a spring, which alters its length.
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