Question

Give one example each to indicate that the application of a force

1. produces motion

2. stops motion

3. slows down motion

4. changes the direction of motion 5. deforms a body

Answer 1

1. A car originally at rest when pushed, begins to move. 

2. A moving bicycle is stopped by applying the brakes. 

3. The speed of a moving vehicle is slowed down by applying the brakes. 

4. A player kicks a moving football to change its direction of motion. 

5. On stretching a rubber string, its length increases.