A couple produces :

Question

A couple produces : (A) no motion (B) linear and rotational motion (C) purely rotational motion (D) purely linear motion

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

A couple is 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 translatory motion. Hence, only rotational motion is produced.

Q. A couple produces :

no motion

linear and rotational motion

purely rotational motion

purely linear motion

A couple is 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 translatory motion. Hence, only rotational motion is produced.