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Question
A body is acted upon by two forces of magnitude F, but in opposite directions. State the effect of the forces when the two forces act at two different points of the body at a separation d.
Short Answer
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Solution
When the two equal and opposite forces act at different points separated by a distance dd, they form a couple and produce a turning effect on the body.
Moment of couple = F × d
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