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5. Change the shape and size of an object. For example, the shape of a sponge changes
when you squeeze it.

TYPES OF FORCES

1. MUSCULAR FORCE: Muscular force is applied when we push, pull or lift something
with our hand. For example, we use muscular force to lift a school bag or a bucket of
water.

2. MECHANICAL FORCE: The force applied by a machine to perform a task is called
mechanical force. Mechanical force is used by most of the simple machines.