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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is NOT applicable to force?
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- Force may make an object move: When a force is applied to an object, it can cause the object to start moving if it was initially at rest.
- Force may change the direction of a moving object: Forces can alter the trajectory of an object in motion, such as a ball being hit in a different direction.
- Force may change the shape of an object: Applying force can deform objects, such as squeezing a rubber ball.
- Force may increase the mass of the object: This statement is incorrect. Force cannot change the mass of an object; mass is an intrinsic property of matter.
Additional Information
- Force is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.
- Newton's second law of motion states that the force acting on an object is equal to the mass of that object times its acceleration (F = ma).
- Forces can be contact forces (e.g., friction, tension) or non-contact forces (e.g., gravity, electromagnetic forces).
- Understanding the effects of forces is fundamental in fields such as physics, engineering, and mechanics.
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