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Forces can change shape

To change an object's shape, you need at least two forces acting in opposite directions. If only one force acts on a free object, it simply accelerates instead of stretching or compressing.

Forces in action Lesson

GCSE
Physics
Forces in action

Step-by-step lessons covering OCR GCSE Physics Forces in action for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Foundation Tier) or Paper 3 and Paper 4 (Higher Tier) format. Paper 2 and Paper 4 include synoptic questions that draw on Topics P1–P4, so revisit earlier topics before final exams rather than treating each paper as self-contained.

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Forces can change shape

To change an object's shape, you need at least two forces acting in opposite directions. If only one force acts on a free object, it simply accelerates instead of stretching or compressing.

Forces in action Lesson

GCSE
Physics
Forces in action

Step-by-step lessons covering OCR GCSE Physics Forces in action for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Foundation Tier) or Paper 3 and Paper 4 (Higher Tier) format. Paper 2 and Paper 4 include synoptic questions that draw on Topics P1–P4, so revisit earlier topics before final exams rather than treating each paper as self-contained.