Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect? (A) A pair of equal and opposite forces with different lines of action is known as couple (B) A couple produces rotation without translation (C) When we open the lid of a bottle by turning it, our fingers apply a couple to the lid (D) Moment of a couple depends on the point about which we take the moment

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Correct answer is (d) Moment of a couple depends on the point about which we take the moment

Q. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A pair of equal and opposite forces with different lines of action is known as couple

A couple produces rotation without translation

When we open the lid of a bottle by turning it, our fingers apply a couple to the lid

Moment of a couple depends on the point about which we take the moment

Correct answer is (d) Moment of a couple depends on the point about which we take the moment