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Question
State the condition when a force produces
(i) linear motion.
(ii) rotational motion, in a body.
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Solution
(i) If a rigid body is free to move, the applied force will cause translational motion.
(ii) If a rigid body moves around a center or is pivoted at a point, the applied force will cause rotational motion.
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