A couple is a system of forces with

a resultant force as well as a resultant moment

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neither a resultant force nor a resultant moment

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a resultant moment but no resultant force

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a resultant force but no resultant moment

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Solution

The correct option is C
a resultant moment but no resultant force

Since a couple consists of two equal and opposite forces separated by some distance, the resultant force is zero. However it produces a turning effect and its moment is non-zero.

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