Rankers Physics

A couple produces: (1997)

Linear and rotational motion
No motion
Purely linear motion
Purely rotational motion

Solution:

A couple consists of two equal and opposite parallel forces whose lines of action do not coincide.
The net force is zero, so there is no translational (linear) acceleration.
However, there is a net torque, which produces purely rotational motion.

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