Which of the following effects CANNOT be produced by a force?

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A Changing the speed of a moving object
B Changing the direction of motion
C Changing the shape of an object
D Changing the mass of an object

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Answer: D. Changing the mass of an object

Applying a force can change an object's speed, direction, or shape, or move it from rest. However, mass is the amount of matter inside an object and stays constant regardless of applied force.

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Which of the following effects CANNOT be produced by a force?

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