Is breaking of a tree branch a physical or chemical change?

Answer 1

Yes, it is undoubtly physical itself. The cause of easy breaking eg. after chemical detoriation of its fibrous structure by molds can be chemical. The force by which it's breaking (wind, gravity) is physical however.

Answer 2

Cutting is a usually a physical change though, a few chemical properties of the tree might change after cutting.

Answer 3

Cutting a tree is obviously a physical change because YOU are cutting the tree not the chemicals in the air or the sun rays of the sun.

Answer 4

physical

Answer 5

Physical change

Answer 6

Physical