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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2020 · Paper 11 · Question 12

9702Turning effects of forces

Which statement best describes a couple?

  1. Aa pair of forces of equal magnitude acting in opposite directions which produce rotational motion but not translational motion
  2. Ba pair of forces of equal magnitude acting in opposite directions which produce translational motion but not rotational motion
  3. Ca pair of forces of equal magnitude acting in the same direction which produce rotational motion but not translational motion
  4. Da pair of forces of equal magnitude acting in the same direction which produce translational motion but not rotational motion

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Correct answer: A. a pair of forces of equal magnitude acting in opposite directions which produce rotational motion but not translational motion

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