Assertion (A): A force can change the shape of an object.
Reason (R): When force is applied, only the mass changes, not the shape.

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A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C A is true but R is false
D Both A & R are false

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Answer: C. A is true but R is false

A force can change an object's shape, as when you squeeze clay, so A is true. R is false: pushing or pulling does not change mass, and it can change shape, speed or direction.

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