Question

Which of the following conditions are necessary to form a couple?

• A. Equal forces
• B. In opposite direction
• C. Parallel to each other
• D. Perpendicular to each other

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Equal forces
B In opposite direction
C Parallel to each other

Inorder to form a couple, there are certain conditions that should be satisfied. They are as follows:
1. The magnitude of the forces should be equal.
2. The two forces should be in opposite direction and should not share a line of action.
3. The two forces should be parallel to each other.