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A body is acted upon by two unequal forces in opposite directions, but not in one line. The effect is that the body will have

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. only rotational motion.
  2. only translational motion.
  3. neither the rotational nor the translational motion.
  4. rotational as well as translational motion.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: rotational as well as translational motion.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) rotational as well as translational motion. šŸ“š Explanation: When two unequal and opposite forces act on a body at different points, they create both a net force and a torque. The net force causes 'translational motion' (moving the body as a whole), while the torque causes 'rotational motion' (turning the body). This is common in complex physical systems.