Question

State whether true or false.

A couple can never be replaced by a single force.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

A couple is defined as a pair of two equal and opposite parallel forces acting along two different lines. A couple can produce roatation in the body but not the translational motion. A single force can produce translation motion in the body. Thus the given statement is true that a couple can never be replaced by a single force.