O Levels Physics (5054)•5054/12/O/N/20

Explanation
Force alters motion and deformation, not mass
Steps:
- Recall Newton's second law: force changes velocity via F = ma, assuming constant mass.
- Note force causes deformation, altering shape (e.g., bending) and volume (e.g., compression).
- Identify mass as invariant; no force changes an object's mass in classical mechanics.
- Eliminate options with mass; select the one without it.
Why D is correct:
- Newton's laws and material properties show force changes velocity (acceleration), shape (stress/strain), and volume (pressure), per F = ma and Hooke's law.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Mass cannot be changed by force.
- B: Mass cannot be changed by force.
- C: Mass cannot be changed by force.
Final answer: D
Topic: Balanced and unbalanced forces
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