What effects does force have on a body? Explain.

Force has the following effects on a body :

• Force can Produce Motion
  Force when applied on an object by pushing or pulling with another object can make the first object move. For example, we push a heavy box to move it. Thus. force can produce or stop motion such that the objects move in the direction of the force applied.

• Force can Stop Motion
  We can stop a moving body by applying force in a direction opposite to the direction of its motion. For example, we can stop a moving pram by pulling it from behind and we can stop a moving ball with our hands by applying force.

• Force can Change the Speed of Motion
  We can increase the speed of a moving object by applying force in the direction of its motion. For example, by kicking a moving football in the direction of its motion, we can increase its speed.

• Force can Change the Direction of Motion
  We can also change the direction of a moving body by applying force in the desired direction. For example, in cricket when a batsman hits the moving ball with his bat, the direction of the ball changes.

• Force can Change the Shape and Size of an Object
  We can change the shape and size of an object by applying force. For example, if we take a ball of cotton or candy floss and press it between hands, its shape and size changes.