Question

Two forces A and B acting on an object bring about the change in the shape of the
object. What should be the magnitude and direction of these forces acting on the object?

Answer 1

The two forces should be equal in magnitude and opposite in direction .

Explanation :

• If the acting forces are unequal then the body will start moving .
• Also if the forces are in same direction or even at some angle but not equal to 180 , then in this case also body will start moving .
• So, for the body to remain and to have change n shape  in rest the two forces must be in opposite directions and should also be equal in magnitude .

Hence , the two forces should be of equal magnitude and opposite in direction .

Answer 2

Answer: The two forces should be equal in magnitude and opposite in direction .

Explanation :

If the acting forces are unequal then the body will start moving .

if the forces are in same direction or even at some angle but not equal to 180 , then in this case also body will start moving .

So, for the body to remain and to have change in shape the two forces must be in opposite directions and should also be equal in magnitude .