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In case of torque of a couple, if the axis is changed by displacing it parallel to itself, torque will

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Increase

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Decrease

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Remain constant

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Solution

The correct option is C Remain constant
Torque of a couple $τ = d \times F$
where $d$ is the distance between the two equal force $F$
Thus, the distance between the forces remains the same even on changing the axis. So, the torque will remain the same.

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