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Force acts on an object may change

A

direction

B

shape

C

speed

D

all of above

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To solve the question "Force acts on an object may change," we need to analyze the effects of force on an object. The options provided are direction, shape, speed, or all of the above. Let's go through the reasoning step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Force**: - Force is a push or pull acting on an object. It can cause changes in the object's state of motion or shape. 2. **Effect on Speed**: - When a force is applied to a moving object, it can either increase or decrease its speed. - If the force acts in the same direction as the motion, it speeds up the object. - If the force acts in the opposite direction, it slows down the object. 3. **Effect on Direction**: - Force can also change the direction of an object's motion. For example, if a car turns while moving, the force applied by the steering wheel changes its direction. 4. **Effect on Shape**: - Force can change the shape of an object. For instance, if you squeeze a balloon, you apply force that alters its shape. 5. **Conclusion**: - Since force can change speed, direction, and shape, the correct answer to the question is "all of the above." ### Final Answer: Force acts on an object may change direction, shape, speed, or all of the above. Therefore, the answer is **all of the above**. ---
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