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If an object that can change shape has compressing or stretching forces acting on it, then it's shape will change

If an object, like a spring, can change shape and it has compressing or stretching forces acting on it, then it will change shape. You can see this in the diagrams below.

Compressing forces:

Stretching forces:

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If an object that can change shape has inwards forces acting on it, then it will compress

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