A lump of wet clay is simultaneously pressed from opposite sides by two equal forces…
PHYSICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Physics · Force and Laws of Motion · Force and Laws of Motion
Problem
A lump of wet clay is simultaneously pressed from opposite sides by two equal forces of 25 N each while a horizontal force of 10 N acts to the right on it.
(i) Calculate the net force acting on the clay lump, indicating its direction.
(ii) Will the clay start moving? Give a reason.
(iii) Will the shape of the clay change? Explain briefly.