Which of the following motions will be produced by a pair of equal, opposite and non-collinear parallel forces acting on a body?
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A couple consists of two equal and opposite forces acting at a separation, so that net force becomes zero. When a couple acts on a body it rotates the body but does not produce any translational motion. Hence, only rotational motion is produced.
A couple consists of two equal and opposite forces acting at a separation, so that net force becomes zero. When a couple acts on a body it rotates the body but does not produce any translational motion. Hence, only rotational motion is produced.