Which of the two, balanced forces or unbalanced forces, can change the shape of an object? Give an example to illustrate your answer.

Balanced forces can change the shape of the object.

Example: Squeeze a rubber ball between the palms of your hands. What do you observe? The shape of the rubber ball changes. The force applied on the ball is equal and opposite, so, the resultant of this force does not move the object, this is balanced force.


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