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A couple produces |
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a) |
No motion |
b) |
Linear and rotational motion |
c) |
Purely rotational motion |
d) |
Purely linear motion |
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A couple produces |
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a) |
No motion |
b) |
Linear and rotational motion |
c) |
Purely rotational motion |
d) |
Purely linear motion |
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(c) 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 translatory motion. Hence, only rotational motion is produced. |