which shape can be changed on applying external force
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When a force acts on an object, the object may change shape by bending, stretching or compressing - or a combination of all three shape changes.
Forces are responsible for changing the motion of objects. If more than one force is present, the shape of an object can also be changed.When a force acts on an object, the object may change shape by bending, stretching or compressing - or a combination of all three shape changes. However, to change the shape of a stationary object there must be more than one force acting to do the following:
Bend an object's ends past each other, eg when an Olympic diver stands on the end of a diving board.
A beam is bent.Two equal forces act inwards to support left hand end. A third force bends the right had end downwards.
Pull an object's ends apart, eg when a rubber band is stretched.
A beam is stretched by two equal forces. Beam is thinner in the middle to indicate stretching. Arrows at each end indicate direction of force.
Push an object's ends together, eg when an empty drinks can is squashed.
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