Wednesday, September 7, 2022

9702_s22_qp_12 Question 11

Two forces form a couple. 

Which statement describes the two forces? 

A They are in the same direction. 

B They are perpendicular to each other. 

C They have the same magnitude. 

D They pass through the same point.  


ANSWER: C

The Physics Behind

  • A pair of forces known as a couple must be:
    • equal in magnitude
    • parallel, but opposite in direction
    • separated by a distance d.
  • The turning effect or moment of a couple is known as its torque [torque of a couple].

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