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A couple produces
PhysicsMechanical Properties of SolidsMHT CETMHT CET 2007
Options:
  • A no motion
  • B linear and rotational motion
  • C purely rotational motion
  • D purely linear motion
Solution:
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The correct answer is: purely rotational motion
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.

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