Q. A couple produces

A) No motion
B) Linear and rotational motion
C) Purely rotational motion
D) Purely linear motion
Explanation

(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.

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