Question

1. what effect can a force have on a stationary
2. what effect can force have on a moving body
3. state the effect produced by a force in the following cases
a) the sling of a rubber catapult is stretched.
b) a man pushes a heavy cart.
c) a player uses his stick to deflect the ball.
d) a cyclist applies break.
e) a spring is compressed.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1)When a force is applied on a stationary body, it begins to move.

2)When a force is applied on a moving body, it can be made to stop or it can change the direction of motion

3)(a) The shape and size of catapult changes i.e., its length increases. (b) The heavy cart begins to move. (c) The direction of the ball changes. (d) The speed of the moving cycle is slowed down. (e) There is change in size and shape of spring.

Answer 2

Explanation:

When force is applied on a stationary object, the object tends to move in the direction in which force is applied. For example, applying force on a stationary tennis ball will make it continue its motion in the direction of applied force.