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(i) A body is acted upon by two equal and opposite forces, that are NOT along the same straight line. The body will: (a) remain stationary (b) have only rotational motion (c) have only rectilinear motion (d) have both rectilinear and rotational motion
Topic: Couple and rotational effect of forces
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(b) Have only rotational motion.
Explanation
The two equal and opposite non-collinear forces form a couple, producing rotation without translation.
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