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What is Deforming Force and Restoring Force?

AnswerDeforming force: Any external force acting on a body due to which its size or shape or both changed, is called Deforming force.  

Restoring force: The force that restores size and posture when deforming force is removed and responsible for the elastic nature of the substance, is called the restoring force.